The Consent Exception to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act Permits

question 77

Multiple Choice

The consent exception to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act permits ________.

• A) employees to access private employer documents if they have reason to suspect unethical behavior by company agents
• B) employers to monitor employee communications if the employees have given informed consent
• C) employers to monitor communications if they can show a legitimate business reason for doing so
• D) employers to listen to personal employee phone calls if the calls are made on employer time
• E) employees to conduct personal business during work hours if they can show it is necessary

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Definitions:

External Costs

Costs that are not reflected in the market price of goods or services, often burdening third parties not involved in the transaction.

External Benefits

Positive effects of a production or consumption activity on third parties not directly involved in the transaction.

Property Rights

Legal rights that delineate the ownership and use of property, including rights to use, sell, rent, mortgage, transfer, and destroy the property.

Marginal Costs

The additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a product or service, crucial for decision-making in economics and business.