Laura Is Concerned That Her E-Mails May Be Read by Third

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Multiple Choice

Laura is concerned that her e-mails may be read by third parties and that her Internet "surfing" is being tracked by businesses hoping to use the information to inundate her with unsolicited e-mail advertising. She is also convinced that embedded software devices on her computer give others the
Ability to access her private information. Her friends think she is just being paranoid. Which of the following is true in respect of privacy on the Internet?

• A) Unauthorized interception of communications between individuals is now a criminal offence in Canada.
• B) Although privacy laws are being enacted as precautionary measures, voluntary protection of privacy has proven overwhelmingly successful.
• C) Now that privacy rights are legally protected, Internet users should feel secure in giving out private information online.
• D) While unencrypted data is susceptible to unauthorized access, encryption of information communicated online provides a guarantee of security.
• E) Every Canadian province is governed by the provisions of the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

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