Internet Development and Regulation Quiz

A system that translates a user-friendly website address (like google.com) into a numerical IP address that computers understand.

A unique numerical address assigned to every device connected to the internet, allowing them to communicate with each other.

A non-profit organization responsible for managing the internet's naming system, including IP address allocation and domain name registration.

A set of established technical standards that govern how computers communicate with each other on the internet.

A set of protocols that define how data is transmitted over the internet, enabling communication between computers.

A key technical standard that translates a human-readable domain name into a numerical IP address.

A system for resolving disputes related to domain name registration, ensuring fair use and preventing conflicts.

A set of guidelines governing the use of domain names, ensuring their unique identification and preventing confusion.

A business model based on collecting vast user data to create behavioral predictions and sell those predictions as products.

The data gathered in addition to the minimum needed for a platform's core functionality.

Manipulating users to increase their time spent on a platform.

A law protecting personal data and giving individuals control over their information.

The individual whose personal data is being processed.

The organization responsible for determining how and why personal data is processed.

An organization that processes data on behalf of a data controller.

Any information relating to an identifiable or identified natural person.

One of the key conditions for processing personal data lawfully. It must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous.

An EU regulation that protects children's data by requiring parental consent for children under 16 years old.

A situation where the terms of a contract favor one party (usually the service provider) significantly over the other (the user), leading to an imbalance in rights and responsibilities. Examples include hidden fees, restrictive terms, or automatic exclusions.

The practice of limiting access to digital services based on a user's geographic location. This can lead to different prices or content availability depending on where a user is.

When the costs associated with switching to a different service provider outweigh the potential benefits of doing so, making it difficult for users to change services.

The practice of selling identical products or services at different prices to different groups of consumers based on their location or other characteristics.

A regulation in the EU that allows citizens temporarily residing in another member state to access their paid subscriptions for streaming services, digital books, and other digital content.

A psychological strategy where a platform subtly favors its own services over those of competitors, potentially influencing user choices.

An EU law that sets out rules for regulating digital platforms with significant market power, aimed at promoting fair competition and protecting consumers.

Digital platforms that have a significant role in the functioning of the internal market and act as intermediaries between businesses and consumers for important digital services. These platforms are subject to stricter regulations under the DMA.

A set of obligations that gatekeepers under the DMA must adhere to, allowing them to use their business users' data fairly and provide users with more control over their data.

The practice of preventing users from uninstalling or disabling certain software or pre-installed applications on their devices.

Online platform censorship techniques used to limit the visibility or reach of certain content or users without explicitly removing it. It involves suppressing content from appearing in search results or feeds.

A set of guidelines developed to combat illegal hate speech online by working with large IT companies to establish mechanisms for reviewing and addressing such speech.

The transition from soft law (voluntary guidelines) to hard law (legally binding regulations) in the regulation of online content. This shift aims to enforce stronger accountability for online platforms.

A legal concept that encompasses the right to express opinions and ideas without undue restrictions, crucial for freedom of expression, debate, and democratic processes.

The practice of deliberately disseminating false or misleading information, often with the intention of manipulating public opinion or causing harm.

The practice of spreading false information without the intention to mislead, often stemming from errors or unintentional mistakes.

A set of contractual provisions incorporated into registration agreements between ICANN-approved registrars and domain name registrants, aimed at resolving disputes related to bad faith registration and trademark rights.

A type of administrative proceeding, not an arbitration process, allowing for the resolution of domain name disputes based on the UDRP rules.

A legal provision that protects Internet service providers (ISPs) from liability for content posted by their users, as long as they act in good faith and take down infringing material when notified.

A legal framework that provides safe harbors for online service providers from copyright infringement liability related to user-generated content.

A legal mechanism allowing copyright holders to notify online service providers of infringing content and request its removal.

A legal guideline that provides immunity for platforms from liability for illegal content posted by users, provided they don't have actual knowledge of the illegal activity and act swiftly to remove it upon becoming aware.

Digital services that facilitate interactions between two or more groups, often distinct but interdependent, enabling them to connect and transact.

A set of regulations that govern online platforms facilitating transactions between businesses and consumers in the European Union (EU).

A principle that prohibits platforms from suspending or terminating accounts without clear justification and providing transparent terms and conditions to their users.

Legal principles that define commercial practices considered unfair to consumers under EU law, including misleading or aggressive practices, aiming to protect consumer rights.

Practices that create a false impression about the product or service, potentially leading to consumer deception.

Practices designed to coerce consumers into purchasing, applying undue pressure and limiting their freedom of choice.

A European directive aimed at enhancing consumer rights and modernizing consumer protection laws within the EU.

Contractual terms that have not been individually negotiated between parties, often found in online agreements, and usually presented on a 'take it or leave it' basis.

A type of online agreement where the user clicks 'I agree' to accept specific terms and conditions, signifying their consent to the contract.