The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Has

question 53

Multiple Choice

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology has called for all of the following except:

• A)a consumer privacy bill of rights.
• B)a data breach law requiring firms to report losses of consumer data.
• C)an amendment of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act to strengthen protections against government surveillance.
• D)a blanket prohibition on commercial data brokers.

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Definitions:

Pollution Problems

Environmental issues arising from contaminants in the air, water, and soil, adversely affecting life and the planet's ecosystems.

Troposphere

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, extending from the surface to about 8 to 15 kilometers (5 to 9 miles) high, where nearly all weather occurs.

Acid Rain

Precipitation that has been made acidic by atmospheric pollution, leading to environmental harm, particularly in forests and lakes.

Risk Analysis

The process of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize or control their impact.