When Shopping on the Internet, Most Consumers Assume Their Personal

question 116

Multiple Choice

When shopping on the Internet, most consumers assume their personal information is confidential. If a web retailer proposed sharing its customer information with its partners without telling users, this is related most directly to consumers' right to

• A) be heard.
• B) be treated courteously.
• C) safety.
• D) quality.
• E) be informed.

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Definitions:

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Federal False Claims Act

A law that allows individuals to sue on behalf of the government for fraudulent claims made to federal programs or contracts.

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