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What does the term 'sensitive personal info' refer to?
Which type of law is primarily based on legal precedents?
Which of the following best describes the judicial branch of government?
What is meant by the term 'opt-in' in data processing?
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What signifies the term 'cyberbullying'?
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What is the primary purpose of law in society?
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What does a trademark protect?
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Which of the following is an example of passing off?
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What is the concept of separation of powers intended to avoid?
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Which aspect is NOT a characteristic of ethics?
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Study Notes
Legal System
- Designed to regulate behavior, resolve disputes, and protect individual rights.
- Forms the foundation of order and governance in society.
Law
- A system of rules established by a society or government to address crime and social relationships.
Morals
- Prevailing standards of behavior that enable people to live in cooperation.
Norms
- Accepted standards or ways of behaving that most people agree with.
Ethics
- Concerned with what is morally good for both individuals and society.
Separation of Powers
- Prevents any single branch of government from becoming too powerful.
- Divides government responsibilities into three distinct branches:
- Legislative: Makes laws (e.g., Senate, Congress).
- Executive: Enforces laws (e.g., President, Vice President, Secretary).
- Judiciary: Interprets laws (e.g., Chief Justice).
Common Law
- Based on legal precedents (case law).
Civil Law
- Relies on codified statutes and comprehensive legal codes.
Criminal Law
- Defines offenses and outlines punishments for those offenses.
Law of Contract
- Governs agreements between parties.
- Contractual promises are legally binding.
Law of Evidence
- Deals with the information and materials presented in court during legal proceedings.
Tangible Assets
- Physical assets, such as real estate and personal property.
Non-Tangible Assets
- Non-physical assets that have value, such as intellectual property and financial assets.
Intellectual Property
- Creations of the mind, including inventions, brand names, literary works, trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
Trademarks
- Distinctive words, signs, symbols, or logos used to identify and distinguish goods or services.
Patents
- Protect inventions and useful products (e.g., telephone, lightbulb).
Copyrights
- Protect literary and artistic works (e.g., films, paintings, books).
Passing Off
- Occurs when one party misrepresents their goods in a way that causes confusion for consumers (e.g., imitation packaging).
Masquerading
- The act of disguising or falsely presenting oneself (e.g., identity theft, phishing).
Software Licensing
- Provides legally binding guidelines for the use of software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe).
Privacy
- The freedom from interruption or intrusion, and the right to be left alone.
Personal Information
- Information that relates to a specific individual.
Sensitive Personal Information
- Personal data that, if disclosed without consent, could cause harm to an individual.
Identity Theft
- The act of taking another person's personal information.
Privacy Invasion
- Intruding upon someone's life.
Scams
- Tricking someone to gain an advantage.
Cyberbullying
- Harassment and threats conducted online.
Data Breaches
- The loss or theft of information, such as bank account details.
Data Principles
- Guidelines for the lawful processing and management of personal data information.
Opt-in
- Proactive consent given by a user.
Opt-out
- Presumes user approval until the user withdraws it.
Privacy-Enhancing Tools
- Designed to protect sensitive data and maintain confidentiality.
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This quiz explores fundamental legal concepts such as law, morals, norms, ethics, and the separation of powers. Understand how these principles regulate behavior and ensure governance within society. Delve into the differences between common law and civil law as well.
