In 2014, Google Was Alleged to Have Violated the Family

question 129

Multiple Choice

In 2014, Google was alleged to have violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) through its Apps for Education suite of tools. For what specific practice did students sue the company?

• A) Scanning emails sent to and received by students
• B) Making student education records publicly available
• C) Relying on verbal consent for a disclosure of education records
• D) Disclosing education records without obtaining required consent

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Definitions:

Periodic Inventory Method

An inventory accounting system where updates are made periodically, often leading to adjustments at the end of an accounting period.

Freight Charges

Freight Charges are the costs associated with transporting goods from one place to another, typically paid by the buyer or seller depending on the delivery terms.

Perpetual

A method of inventory management where inventory records are updated in real-time, reflecting sales and restocks immediately.

Sales Returns

Refers to the process of customers returning previously purchased merchandise back to the seller, and the seller, in turn, refunds the customer's money or offers credit.