Dennis Just Learned That His Company Has Been Reading the E-Mails

question 127

True/False

Dennis just learned that his company has been reading the e-mails he has sent while at work without getting his permission. Dennis can sue the company for invasion of privacy under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1997.

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Definitions:

Creative Destruction

A concept in economics attributed to Joseph Schumpeter, describing the process by which old industries or technologies are destroyed and replaced by new ones.

Dominant Firms

Companies that have a major share of the market sales, influence, or both, enabling them to set prices within the industry.

Planned Economies

Economic systems where government agencies centrally plan and direct all major economic activities, assigning resources and determining outputs with the aim of achieving specific goals.

U.S. Firms

Companies or businesses that are registered, operate, or have their headquarters in the United States.