Which of the Following Information Technology Laws Makes It Illegal

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following information technology laws makes it illegal to circumvent copy-protection technologies, such as those used to prevent unauthorized copying of software CDs, music CDs, and movie DVDs?

• A) Electronic Communications Privacy Act
• B) Fair Use Doctrine
• C) United States Copyright Act
• D) Digital Millennium Copyright Act

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Definitions:

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