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Which of the following bodies is responsible for regulating the Domain Name System?

Internet Policy Body

FCC

Internet Technical Authority

ICANN (correct)

What is the main challenge in implementing taxation on Internet commerce?

Lack of clarity on tax laws

Non-local nature of Internet commerce (correct)

Lack of international cooperation

Difficulty in tracking online transactions

What is the primary goal of Net Neutrality?

To ensure all Internet activities are charged the same rate (correct)

To regulate Internet traffic and prevent congestion

To promote tiered pricing plans

To promote differentiated pricing strategies

What is the main challenge in passing legislation to protect children and restrict online content?

Court challenges to the legislation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act?

To regulate online gambling Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern regarding online privacy?

Lack of regulation on data collection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Internet regulation?

To ensure public safety and welfare Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of trademarks?

To ensure consumer gets what is paid for and protect owner against piracy and misappropriation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between patent laws in the US and Europe?

European patent laws do not recognize business methods unless based on technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of patent reform in the US?

To reduce patent trolling and improve the patent system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of cyberpiracy?

The unauthorized use of domain names Signup and view all the answers

What is the current stage of governance and e-commerce?

Self-Regulation and Government Regulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of profiling and behavioral deep targeting in business according to proponents?

Increasing the effectiveness of advertising and subsidizing free content Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern of critics regarding profiling and behavioral deep targeting?

It undermines the expectation of anonymity and privacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of patent protection?

To encourage inventors by granting a 20-year monopoly on an idea Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of trademark dilution?

The behavior that weakens the connection between a trademark and its product Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of laws such as CALEA, USA PATRIOT Act, and Cyber Security Enhancement Act?

To enable law enforcement agencies to monitor Internet users without judicial oversight Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of privacy rights in the United States?

The United States Constitution and specific statutes and regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between U.S. and European laws regarding informed consent?

Informed consent is required in Europe but not in the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary approach to informed consent used by many U.S. e-commerce firms?

Opt-out as default Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of government agencies when using private sector commercial data brokers?

To monitor Internet users without judicial oversight Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of intellectual property law?

To balance public and private interests Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between patent and copyright law?

Patent law protects ideas, while copyright law protects original forms of expression Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?

To implement WIPO treaty and make it illegal to circumvent technology-based protections of copyrighted materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Cookie Manager?

To protect online privacy by controlling cookies Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with protecting intellectual property in the Internet age?

It is too difficult to protect intellectual property online Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Policy Generator?

To generate privacy policies for websites Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with regulating the Internet to protect intellectual property?

It is too difficult to regulate the Internet Signup and view all the answers

What does the fair use doctrine refer to?

The limitation on copyright law for fair use of copyrighted materials Signup and view all the answers

What type of encryption is used to protect online transactions?

Public key encryption Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Governance of E-commerce and the Internet

The governance of e-commerce and the Internet is complex, involving a mixed mode of self-regulation, industry standards, and limited government regulation.
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) plays a crucial role in regulating the Domain Name System.

Taxation

The non-local nature of Internet commerce complicates governance and jurisdictional issues, making taxation challenging.
Sales taxes, MOTO retailing tax subsidies, and the Internet Tax Freedom Act are some of the taxation issues affecting e-commerce.
A comprehensive, integrated approach to taxation is unlikely to be determined soon.

Net Neutrality

Net neutrality means all Internet activities are charged the same rate, regardless of bandwidth used.
Differentiated pricing strategies, such as cap pricing, speed tiers, usage metering, and congestion pricing, can compromise net neutrality.
The FCC's 2010 compromise net neutrality rules aim to ensure equal access to the Internet.

Public Safety and Welfare

Protecting children and combating strong sentiments against pornography are significant governance concerns.
Efforts to control gambling, restrict sales of drugs and cigarettes, and regulate online activities are ongoing, mostly at the state law level.

Patents and Intellectual Property

Patents grant a 20-year monopoly on an invention's idea, encouraging inventors and promoting the dissemination of new techniques.
Business method patents, like those resulting from the State Street Bank & Trust vs. Signature Financial Group case, are controversial.
Patent reform is necessary to address issues like patent trolls and the America Invents Act.

Trademarks

Trademarks identify, distinguish goods, and indicate their source, ensuring consumer protection against piracy and misappropriation.
Infringement occurs when there is market confusion or bad faith, and dilution weakens the connection between a trademark and its product.

Governance and Regulation

The primary questions in governance and e-commerce are who will control the Internet and e-commerce, and what elements will be controlled and how.
Stages of governance and e-commerce include government control, privatization, self-regulation, and government regulation.

Profiling, Privacy, and Security

Profiling and behavioral targeting, including packet inspection, raise concerns about consumer privacy and anonymity.
Government invasions of privacy, enabled by laws like the USA PATRIOT Act, are a concern.
Legal protections, informed consent, and technological solutions like spyware blockers and encryption are essential for protecting privacy.

Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual property encompasses all tangible and intangible products of the human mind, raising ethical, social, and political issues.
The three main types of intellectual property protection are copyright, patent, and trademark law, aiming to balance public and private interests.

Copyright

Copyright protects original forms of expression, but not ideas, from being copied by others for a limited time.
Fair use doctrine, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and "look and feel" copyright infringement lawsuits are important aspects of copyright law.

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This quiz covers the governance and regulation of e-commerce and the internet, including self-regulation and government regulation, as well as the challenges of taxation in online commerce.