Without Research Data Corporation's Consent, Sia Hacks into the Firm's

question 45

Multiple Choice

Without Research Data Corporation's consent, Sia hacks into the firm's computers and downloads trade secrets and other confidential information. Most likely, Sia is liable for the tort of

• A)trespass to land.
• B)conversion.
• C)appropriation.
• D)battery.

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Hectares

A metric unit of square measurement equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used in agriculture and land measurement.

Land

The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water, often considered in terms of its ownership or use.

Purchase

The act of buying goods or services, often involving a legal transaction between a buyer and a seller.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to estimate inflation.