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What percentage of the sale, lease, or licensing of goods and services does e-commerce account for?

  • 15% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 20%
  • 10%

    • Which of the following types of contracts can be formed using text messaging?

  • Text contracts (correct)
  • Written contracts
  • Oral contracts
  • Verbal agreements

    • What is required for electronic mail contracts to be enforceable?

  • Registration with e-commerce authorities
  • Mutual agreement and capacity (correct)
  • Electronic verification of identity
  • Signature from a witness

    • Which traditional challenge to contract enforcement can be raised against email contracts?

    <p>Intoxication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which contracts are required to be in writing according to the Statute of Frauds?

    <p>Contracts for the sale of real estate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do email and text contracts differ from traditional paper contracts?

    <p>They often lack comprehensive formality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are electronic contracts commonly referred to as?

    <p>E-contracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of electronic agents in e-commerce?

    <p>To sell goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act recognizes electronic contracts as valid under the Statutes of Frauds?

    <p>E-SIGN Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must consumers provide to receive electronic records as per the E-SIGN Act?

    <p>Consent to receiving electronic records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do electronic agents differ from human negotiations?

    <p>Electronic agents do not evaluate counteroffers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one requirement for electronic records to be legally binding?

    <p>They must be stored electronically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of web page order systems used by electronic agents?

    <p>They do not handle counteroffers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the E-SIGN Act not allow regarding electronic contracts?

    <p>Denial of contracts based on their electronic format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding consumers' rights under the E-SIGN Act?

    <p>Consumers have the right to request hard copy documents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entities are exempt from the restrictions on telemarketing calls?

    <p>Political organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the CAN-SPAM Act primarily aim to address?

    <p>Deceptive email practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action can individuals take if they receive spam email?

    <p>Report it to the FTC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of ICANN in relation to domain names?

    <p>To oversee registration and regulation of domain names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What requirement does the CAN-SPAM Act place on spammers sending sexually explicit emails?

    <p>They must label the email appropriately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most widely used top-level domain extension?

    <p>.com</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary first step in registering a domain name?

    <p>Check if the domain name is already owned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which groups are allowed to call or text parties listed on the registry without restrictions?

    <p>Non-profit organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the CAN-SPAM Act not regulate?

    <p>Spam sent to Americans from other countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the original top-level domains?

    <p>.info</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can individuals recover damages from violators of telemarketing regulations?

    <p>By filing a lawsuit against the violator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of domain names does a generic top-level domain (gTLD) refer to?

    <p>Not restricted to any geographic or country designation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Internet Service Providers (ISPs) responsible for?

    <p>Providing consumers access to the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might country-specific domain names be more expensive to register?

    <p>They have more complicated regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization maintains the database of registered domain names?

    <p>InterNIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit might a company receive by agreeing to host services when registering a domain name?

    <p>Lower fees for the domain name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)?

    <p>To curb abusive telemarketing practices and protect consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act?

    <p>Federal Communications Commission (FCC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Do-Not-Call Registry allow consumers to do?

    <p>Register their phone numbers to avoid unsolicited calls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do telemarketers have to remove a registered number from their call list after a consumer registers it?

    <p>31 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific type of calls does the TCPA prohibit to wireless phones without consent?

    <p>Robocalls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the National Do-Not-Call Registry is true?

    <p>Registration is permanent once completed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the enforcement of the TCPA is correct?

    <p>The FCC can adopt rules to implement TCPA provisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Do-Not-Call Registry?

    <p>Applies to both residential and business phones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a domain name that can be registered for cultural or community identity?

    <p>.scot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of having domains like .nyc or .paris?

    <p>To identify government agencies or cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do country code top-level domains (ccTLD) represent?

    <p>Domains reserved for territories or countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) specifically aim to prevent?

    <p>Registration of domain names in bad faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about cybersquatting is true?

    <p>It can occur without distributing goods or services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a requirement for a name to be considered famous under the ACPA?

    <p>It must be widely recognized by the public.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of domains can businesses and organizations register?

    <p>Their own names as domain extensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a common misconception about cybersquatting?

    <p>It involves utilizing the trademark for commercial gain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Internet and Digital Technologies

    • The internet streams movies and music, enabling social media communication and facilitates approximately 15% of e-commerce sales.
    • Existing federal and state laws apply to new digital technologies. New laws specifically address internet, e-commerce, e-contracts, software licensing, social media, and other digital applications.

    Electronic Communication

    • Email and texting are widely used for instantaneous communication, sometimes replacing phone calls or paper communication.
    • Electronic mail contracts (email contracts) and text contracts are enforceable, provided they meet contract requirements like agreement, consideration, legal purpose, and capacity. A traditional contract's challenges (fraud, duress, intoxication, or insanity) can be claimed in email contract disputes.
    • Email and text contracts must usually meet Statute of Frauds requirements (in writing) for real estate sales, goods over $500, and other specific cases.

    Electronic Contracts (e-contracts)

    • E-contracts are increasingly common for personal and commercial business.
    • Internet sellers and licensors use websites to sell goods, lease, or license software. Websites like Amazon, Microsoft, and eBay utilize electronic platforms for e-commerce.
    • Electronic agents, like web page order systems, are used by internet sellers to accept orders.

    E-SIGN Act

    • The E-SIGN Act recognizes electronic contracts as satisfying the writing requirements of the Statute of Frauds, for most contract types.
    • Electronic contracts aren't invalidated by being electronic or delivered electronically.
    • Consumers must consent to receiving electronic records/contracts, and have demonstrated access to them, while businesses must provide hard copy options.

    Electronic Licensing

    • Much of the cyber-economy relies on electronic contracts and licensing of software and information.
    • Licenses grant limited rights in intellectual property for specified purposes and periods with the agreement called a license.
      • Licenses (as contracts) detail rights and obligations of parties, and give the nonbreaching party remedies for breach.

    Unfair Business Practices

    • Laws address problems of unfair practices fostered by digital technologies.
    • Laws exist regarding unfair practices that have appeared with the development of digital technologies.

    Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)

    • The TCPA regulates telemarketing and other calls using auto-dialed or prerecorded messages.
    • The FCC enforces the TCPA with rules and regulations.
    • Unsolicited calls and text messages to wireless or residence lines are restricted without expressed consent.

    Do-Not-Call Registry

    • The Do-Not-Call Registry restricts telemarketing to registered phones.
    • Companies need to remove registered numbers from lists within 31 days..

    Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM Act)

    • The CAN-SPAM Act regulates commercial email spam (e.g., fraudulent, misleading headers, deceptive subject lines).
    • The CAN-SPAM Act allows recipients to opt-out of emails.
    • The FTC is empowered by CAN-SPAM for enforcement.

    Domain Names

    • Domain names are unique identifiers for websites.
    • ICANN oversees their registration.
    • Domain extensions (e.g., .com, .org, .net, .edu, .gov). Some extensions are country code or geographic specific.
    • Cybersquatters may register names in bad faith for business or financial gain.
      • The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) addresses cybersquatting.

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