Mobile Device Company (MDC) Discovers That Defamatory Statements About Its

question 50

Multiple Choice

Mobile Device Company (MDC) discovers that defamatory statements about its policies and products are being posted in an online forum. NuView Inc., the Internet service provider whose users are posting the messages, refuses to disclose the identity of the person or persons responsible. MDC should

• A) ​seek to use the authority of the court to obtain the identity from NuView.
• B) ​bring a suit against NuView for publishing the statements.
• C) ​counter the statements with its own posts.
• D) ​post defamatory statements about NuView.

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Definitions:

Verify

To confirm the accuracy, truth, or validity of something through examination, evidence, or testing.

Social Media

Online platforms where users create, share, and interact with content and each other, including sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Emergency Responders

Individuals and teams trained to provide assistance during emergencies, including medical personnel, firefighters, and police officers.

911 System

An emergency telephone system that provides immediate access to police, fire, and medical services.