Privacy Is an Increasing Concern to Internet Users

question 195

Short Answer

Privacy is an increasing concern to Internet users. One privacy concern is related to a practice called _________________, where a user's Web history
e.g. sites visited) is stored in files called "Cookies" and used to monitor individuals' movements on the Internet.

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Definitions:

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a corporation, giving them partial ownership and usually voting rights.

Tender Offer

A tender offer is a proposal made publicly by an individual, company, or group to purchase a significant percentage of another company's stock or bonds at an above-market price.

SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, regulating and overseeing the securities industry.

Prospectus

A document published by a corporation explaining, in simplified fashion for potential investors, the details of a stock issuance and the business making the offer.