Question 1

To demonstrate a prima facie case for the tort of intrusion into seclusion,a plaintiff-employee must show:

Accepted Answer

A)  That the employer intentionally invaded into a private area; that the employee was entitled to privacy in that area; and that the employee was offended by the intrusion. 
B)  That the employer intentionally or unintentionally invaded into a private area, that the employee made reasonable attempts to keep the information private or secret; and that the employee was offended by the intrusion. 
C)  That the employer intentionally invaded into private territory; that the employee was entitled to privacy in that area; and that a person of reasonable sensitivities would be offended by the intrusion. 
D)  That the employer intentionally invaded into private territory; that the employee was entitled to privacy based on state constitutional protections; and the intrusion is offensive to the employee.

Question 2

Which of the following is a guideline to be considered in formulating an accountable process for employee monitoring as suggested by Kevin Conlon,district counsel for the Communication Workers of America?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees should not have access to the information gathered through monitoring. 
B)  Continuous monitoring is allowed only when it results in the attainment of some business interest. 
C)  Monitoring should be limited to the workplace. 
D)  Secret monitoring is allowed only when an employee is under suspicion of not working.

Question 3

Tamara openly talks to her co-workers about her intimate liaisons with certain clients of her firm.Tamara's supervisor,Peter,comes to know about this.During her performance review,he mentions that her behavior can harm the reputation of the company.Tamara believes that when senior officials view the performance review,it will project her as a woman of questionable morals.In this case,Peter has committed the tort of publication in false light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jason left an employee's private medical files on his desk.These files fell on the floor,and the entire office learned that the employee had AIDS.The employee did not want anyone to know about his medical condition.In this case,which of the following torts has Jason committed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrusion into seclusion 
B)  Public disclosure of private facts 
C)  Publication in a false light 
D)  Breach of contract

Question 5

Ethan is a high-level employee at the U.S.Department of Agriculture.He found out that the Department leaked confidential information about him without his consent.In this case,Ethan can sue the Department of Agriculture as his rights have been violated according to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Privacy Act 
B)  Electronic Communications Privacy Act 
C)  Federal Wiretap Act 
D)  Freedom of Information Act

Question 6

Provide a justification for the electronic surveillance of employees that is conducted by an employer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Provide a justification for the electronic surveillance...

Question 7

An employer has a legitimate interest in monitoring employee e-mail when the purpose is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure that the e-mail system is not being used in ways that offend others. 
B)  gather marketing data for third parties. 
C)  gather information related to political and social views sent through e-mails. 
D)  review e-mail in connection with an unreasonable investigation of possible employee misconduct.

Question 8

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals developed a balancing test to assist in balancing an individual's need to know the information and the employee's right to privacy.The four factors are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the individual's interest in disclosure of the information; the public's interest in disclosure; the degree of invasion of personal privacy; and whether there are other means to obtain the information 
B)  the public's interest in disclosure of the information; whether the employee signed a blanket disclosure agreement covering the information; the degree of invasion of personal privacy, whether the employee's desire to keep the information confidential is reasonable 
C)  the reasonableness of the employee's desire to keep the information private; the benefits to the public of making the information available; whether there are other ways to obtain the information; an explanation of why the information is needed 
D)  an explanation of the need for the information; the employee's consent to the discovery and disclosure of the information; the public's interest in the information; whether there are other means to obtain the information.

Question 9

The Supreme Court held that restricting a married couple's use of birth control devices is constitutional.

Accepted Answer