Dan,a Canadian Resident,has Decided to Create a Website Offering Products

question 31

Multiple Choice

Dan,a Canadian resident,has decided to create a website offering products and services to consumers in certain European markets.Which of the following is true with respect to the jurisdictional issues that arise?

• A)Because the website is created to do business in other jurisdictions,the laws of those jurisdictions will apply to the transactions unless it is clearly stated otherwise in the contract.
• B)Disclaimers posted on Dan's website will protect him if the content of his website turns out to constitute an offence in the European markets in which he is operating.
• C)The laws of the jurisdiction of residence always govern.
• D)Dan could not be prosecuted for an activity that is against the law in a European jurisdiction,as long as that activity is acceptable in Canada.
• E)It is sufficient for Dan to follow the rules of his own jurisdiction.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, associated with decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.

Retroactive Interference

A phenomenon in memory where newly learned information interferes with the recall of previously learned information.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates between the demands of the id, the superego, and reality.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, enforcing societal rules and standards.