LetsConnect Is a Three-Month-Old Internet Service Provider in the U

question 60

Multiple Choice

LetsConnect is a three-month-old Internet service provider in the U.S.A.In the last two months,it was discovered that several LetsConnect users exchanged online material that is illegal in the United States.The ISP took no measures to investigate the matter or prevent it.Which of the following holds true in this case?

• A) The users of LetsConnect are not liable for the material they exchanged.
• B) LetsConnect is not liable for the content transmitted over its network.
• C) LetsConnect will be prosecuted for abusing the freedom of speech.
• D) LetsConnect will be prosecuted for violating the Communications Decency Act.

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