As the Use of the Internet Grows Around the World

question 66

Multiple Choice

As the use of the Internet grows around the world, understanding between countries must be reached so that there can be an easy exchange of ideas and information.One important issue is opt-in versus opt-out.In general, European websites have opt-in policies, and U.S.websites have opt-out policies.Opt-in means customers must ask to be involved in data collection and marketing while opt-out companies automatically include customers in data collection unless the customer specifically asks not to be included.Europeans and European businesses believe it is unethical to invade someone's privacy.American businesses do it all the time because Americans are not nearly as protective of their right to privacy.What ethical factor is illustrated by this example?

• A)industry practices
• B)social legislation
• C)societal culture and norms
• D)changes it international law
• E)organizational culture and expectations

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