Which Law Came into Effect in 1986 to Address the Growing

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which law came into effect in 1986 to address the growing problem of computers being hacked?

• A) CADAA
• B) U.S. PATRIOT ACT
• C) CFAA
• D) NIIPA

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Definitions:

Tarasoff v. Regents

A landmark legal case establishing the duty of mental health professionals to warn individuals of threats made against them by a patient.

Intellectually Disabled

A term describing individuals with significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, affecting social and practical skills.

Civil Commitment

This refers to the legal process through which an individual with mental illness can be mandated by law to receive treatment, usually when they're considered a danger to themselves or others.

Grave Disability

A condition in which a person, due to a mental disorder, is unable to provide for their basic personal needs for food, clothing, or shelter.