Which of the Following Statements Regarding Privacy Law Is False

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding privacy law is false?

• A) Self-regulation has proven most effective in the area of privacy law.
• B) In common law, there is no tort of invasion of privacy.
• C) Several provinces have passed legislation creating a tort of invasion of privacy.
• D) Legislation has been enacted at both the federal and provincial levels to control the collection, use, and distribution of personal information.
• E) E-commerce has resulted in increased abuse of personal information.

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