The Privacy Act of 1974, Originally Enacted to Apply to Government

question 8

True/False

The Privacy Act of 1974, originally enacted to apply to government employees only, was extended to cover private sector employees in 1991.

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Definitions:

Religious Turmoil

Periods or situations marked by widespread conflict, uncertainty, or upheaval related to religious beliefs, institutions, or conflicts between different religious groups.

Colonization

The process by which a central system of power dominates the surrounding land and its components, often leading to the exploitation and oppression of indigenous peoples.

Joint-Stock Companies

These are businesses owned by shareholders who invest money in the company in exchange for a share of the profits and losses.

Overseas Trading

The act of buying and selling goods and services across international borders, allowing countries to expand markets and gain access to foreign products.