Question 1

Discuss the problems with internet transactions.

Accepted Answer

Jurisdiction, and wh

Question 2

Discuss "degree of interactivity".

Accepted Answer

There must be a special link o

Question 3

The federal government's Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act applies in all provinces except where legislation that provides for equivalent protection has been passed by the province.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The internet provides direct and inexpensive access to a massive audience. Which of the following torts are not concerns related to the internet.

Accepted Answer

A)  conversion 
B)  negligent misstatement 
C)  deceit 
D)  nuisance 
E)  defamation 
A)  conversion 
B)  negligent misstatement 
C)  deceit 
D)  nuisance 
E)  defamation

Question 5

With regards to the National Do Not Call List registry (National DNCL), which of the following statements is true

Accepted Answer

A)  The registry requires consumers to register only once to avoid all future unsolicited calls. 
B)  The registry enables consumers to reduce the number of unsolicited calls they receive by making a single registration. 
C)  The registry requires telemarketers to operate and maintain the national DNCL. 
D)  The registry enables consumers to reduce the number of unsolicited pop-up ads they receive by making a single registration. 
E)  The registry enables consumers to reduce the number of unsolicited bulk email they receive by making a single registration. 
A)  The registry requires consumers to register only once to avoid all future unsolicited calls. 
B)  The registry enables consumers to reduce the number of unsolicited calls they receive by making a single registration. 
C)  The registry requires telemarketers to operate and maintain the national DNCL. 
D)  The registry enables consumers to reduce the number of unsolicited pop-up ads they receive by making a single registration. 
E)  The registry enables consumers to reduce the number of unsolicited bulk email they receive by making a single registration.

Question 6

In the context of employment and use of the Internet, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viewing an employees' Facebook account is considered a criminal offence. 
B)  Employers can be liable when their employees misuse the Internet. 
C)  An employer need not have a clear and comprehensive policy prohibiting misuse of company resources such as the Internet. 
D)  E-mail should be encouraged over other forms of communication, because it is inherently private. 
E)  Employers are not required to notify employees when their use of company resources may be subject to monitoring. 
A)  Viewing an employees' Facebook account is considered a criminal offence. 
B)  Employers can be liable when their employees misuse the Internet. 
C)  An employer need not have a clear and comprehensive policy prohibiting misuse of company resources such as the Internet. 
D)  E-mail should be encouraged over other forms of communication, because it is inherently private. 
E)  Employers are not required to notify employees when their use of company resources may be subject to monitoring.

Question 7

Describe electronic signatures with respect to capacity.

Accepted Answer

Electronic signatures are most effective

Question 8

Describe the tort of defamation committed online.

Accepted Answer

The first question to be determined is w

Question 9

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) protects personal information, and limits its collection and provides for limited access where appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements with regards to defamation over the internet is true.

Accepted Answer

A)  If the ISP encourages the offending behaviour, or if they ought to have known of it , the intermediary cannot be held liable for defamation. 
B)  If the author is unknown or uses a false name, bringing an action for defamation presents little difficulty. 
C)  If the author resides in another jurisdiction, an action for defamation in all circumstances, can be brought against the ISP. 
D)  Where the communication is found to be defamatory, the first question to be determined is whether the statement is libel or slander. 
E)  If the author is unknown, intermediaries, such as ISP's or website operators, can always be held liable for defamation. 
A)  If the ISP encourages the offending behaviour, or if they ought to have known of it , the intermediary cannot be held liable for defamation. 
B)  If the author is unknown or uses a false name, bringing an action for defamation presents little difficulty. 
C)  If the author resides in another jurisdiction, an action for defamation in all circumstances, can be brought against the ISP. 
D)  Where the communication is found to be defamatory, the first question to be determined is whether the statement is libel or slander. 
E)  If the author is unknown, intermediaries, such as ISP's or website operators, can always be held liable for defamation.

Question 11

Canada's Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin remarked that the "new technologies of the computer are far ahead of the law. They are, quite literally, 'outside' the law". Discuss.

Accepted Answer

Creating laws t regulate the internet pr

Question 12

Until a jurisdiction has enacted legislation specifically allowing it, an agreement made over the Internet cannot constitute a legally binding contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements correctly illustrate a legal signature for online commercial transactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Signing your name at the bottom of a standard form, and then not mailing it to the business. 
B)  Clicking an "I Reject" dialogue box.. 
C)  Attaching an electronic signature to an electronic document. 
D)  Attaching a signature on your computer screen. 
E)  Opening an online shopping basket, and adding several items to the basket. 
A)  Signing your name at the bottom of a standard form, and then not mailing it to the business. 
B)  Clicking an "I Reject" dialogue box.. 
C)  Attaching an electronic signature to an electronic document. 
D)  Attaching a signature on your computer screen. 
E)  Opening an online shopping basket, and adding several items to the basket.

Question 14

The Personal Information and Protection and Electronic Documents Act, PIPEDA does not allow employers from monitoring email.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the principle of misrepresentation and negligent misstatement with regards to the internet.

Accepted Answer

The principle of misrepresentation and n

Question 16

In order to be effective, employers who monitor their employees' email are well advised to do so secretly, without informing their employees of this practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The objective, in Canada, of the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA) is primarily:

Accepted Answer

A)  To define what constitutes a violation of privacy 
B)  To make electronic documents and signatures as binding on parties as written ones. 
C)  To restrict internet gambling 
D)  To restrict internet pornography. 
E)  To provide a series of remedies for internet commerce retail abuses primarily from "offshore" enterprises 
A)  To define what constitutes a violation of privacy 
B)  To make electronic documents and signatures as binding on parties as written ones. 
C)  To restrict internet gambling 
D)  To restrict internet pornography. 
E)  To provide a series of remedies for internet commerce retail abuses primarily from "offshore" enterprises

Question 18

To infringe a trade-mark, the violator must somehow use it, not merely display it on a website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet contracts are governed by the federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act, in effect throughout Canada. 
B)  Clicking an "I Accept" button on a website is considered the equivalent of achieving the consensus element of a binding contract. 
C)  No jurisdictions have passed any legislation making electronic communications the equivalent of written documents for legal purposes. 
D)  If the basic requirements of acceptance are not met, an offer accepted by e-mail is binding on both parties. 
E)  Online communications are governed by the "postbox rule". 
A)  Internet contracts are governed by the federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act, in effect throughout Canada. 
B)  Clicking an "I Accept" button on a website is considered the equivalent of achieving the consensus element of a binding contract. 
C)  No jurisdictions have passed any legislation making electronic communications the equivalent of written documents for legal purposes. 
D)  If the basic requirements of acceptance are not met, an offer accepted by e-mail is binding on both parties. 
E)  Online communications are governed by the "postbox rule".

Question 20

Acceptance of an offer by e-mail or web-based communications can create certain difficulties. What can be done to minimize the impact of such problems?

Accepted Answer

Certain problems can be avoided by the b

Discuss the problems with internet transactions.

Discuss "degree of interactivity".

The federal government's Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act applies in all provinces except where legislation that provides for equivalent protection has been passed by the province.

The internet provides direct and inexpensive access to a massive audience. Which of the following torts are not concerns related to the internet.

With regards to the National Do Not Call List registry (National DNCL), which of the following statements is true

In the context of employment and use of the Internet, which of the following is true?

Describe electronic signatures with respect to capacity.

Describe the tort of defamation committed online.

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) protects personal information, and limits its collection and provides for limited access where appropriate.

Which of the following statements with regards to defamation over the internet is true.

Canada's Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin remarked that the "new technologies of the computer are far ahead of the law. They are, quite literally, 'outside' the law". Discuss.

Until a jurisdiction has enacted legislation specifically allowing it, an agreement made over the Internet cannot constitute a legally binding contract.

Which of the following statements correctly illustrate a legal signature for online commercial transactions?

The Personal Information and Protection and Electronic Documents Act, PIPEDA does not allow employers from monitoring email.

Describe the principle of misrepresentation and negligent misstatement with regards to the internet.

In order to be effective, employers who monitor their employees' email are well advised to do so secretly, without informing their employees of this practice.

The objective, in Canada, of the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA) is primarily:

To infringe a trade-mark, the violator must somehow use it, not merely display it on a website.

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the Internet?

Acceptance of an offer by e-mail or web-based communications can create certain difficulties. What can be done to minimize the impact of such problems?

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal and Intellectual Property

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

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Exam 14: Information Technology and the Internet

Discuss the problems with internet transactions.

Discuss "degree of interactivity".

The federal government's Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act applies in all provinces except where legislation that provides for equivalent protection has been passed by the province.

The internet provides direct and inexpensive access to a massive audience. Which of the following torts are not concerns related to the internet.

With regards to the National Do Not Call List registry (National DNCL), which of the following statements is true

In the context of employment and use of the Internet, which of the following is true?

Describe electronic signatures with respect to capacity.

Describe the tort of defamation committed online.

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) protects personal information, and limits its collection and provides for limited access where appropriate.

Which of the following statements with regards to defamation over the internet is true.

Canada's Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin remarked that the "new technologies of the computer are far ahead of the law. They are, quite literally, 'outside' the law". Discuss.

Until a jurisdiction has enacted legislation specifically allowing it, an agreement made over the Internet cannot constitute a legally binding contract.

Which of the following statements correctly illustrate a legal signature for online commercial transactions?

The Personal Information and Protection and Electronic Documents Act, PIPEDA does not allow employers from monitoring email.

Describe the principle of misrepresentation and negligent misstatement with regards to the internet.

In order to be effective, employers who monitor their employees' email are well advised to do so secretly, without informing their employees of this practice.

The objective, in Canada, of the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA) is primarily:

To infringe a trade-mark, the violator must somehow use it, not merely display it on a website.

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the Internet?

Acceptance of an offer by e-mail or web-based communications can create certain difficulties. What can be done to minimize the impact of such problems?

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal and Intellectual Property

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters