When It Comes to Outsourcing and Transborder Data Flow to Companies

question 46

Essay

When it comes to outsourcing and transborder data flow to companies in the United States,what steps should Canadian businesses take,and are these steps sufficient to ensure protection of personal information?

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Definitions:

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon wherein individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Selective Perception

Selective perception is the process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints, based on their background, beliefs, and attitudes.

Response Characteristic

Features or aspects of an individual's reactions or responses to stimuli or situations, often studied in psychological assessments.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being distinguishable or markedly different from others, often leading to a sense of individuality.