Most Observers Agree That the Rampant Disclosure of Personal Information

question 4

Multiple Choice

Most observers agree that the rampant disclosure of personal information gathered legally and illegally through the Internet is a serious threat to personal privacy.But little has been done to control the dissemination of this information because

• A)the Federal Trade Commission has consistently opposed government action to stop this flow of information.
• B)the courts have ruled that the dissemination of this information is protected by the First Amendment.
• C)business leaders have successfully stymied attempts by the Congress to legislate in this area.
• D)the technology to control this dissemination does not yet exist.

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