Question | Answer |
The VP of IS wants to monitor user actions on the company's intranet. Whay is the best method of obtaining the proper permissions? | A consent banner consenting to monitoring resolves issues of monitoring with respecact t to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) of 1986. |
Your social security number and other associated facts kept by your bank are protected by what law against disclosure? | The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act governs the sharing of privacy information with respect to financial institutions. |
Breaking into another computer system in the United States, even if you do not cause any damage, is regulated by what laws? | The Patriot Act of 2001 made computer trespass a felony. |
Export of encryption programs is regulated by the? | Export controls on commercial encryption products are administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the U.S. Department of Commerce. |
For the FBI to install and operate Carnivore on an ISP's network, what is required? | The Patriot Act of 2001 mandated ISP compliance with the FBI Carnivore program. |
True or False: Digital signatures are equivalent to notarized signatures for all transactions in the United States. | True for all transactions in which both parties agree to use digital signatures since the passing of the Electronics Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign) in 2001. |
The primary factors(s) behind data sharing compliance between U.S. and European companies is/are? | Safe Harbor Provision
European Data Privacy Laws
U.S. FTC enforcement actions |
True or False: Writing viruses and releasing them across the Internet is a violation of law. | Partially true. Depends on the specific countries involved, the author of the virus, and the recipient. |
Publication of flaws in encryption used for copy protection is a potential violation of? | This is a violation of the Digital Millenuim Copyright Act of 1998 unless an encryption provision is met. |
Violation of DMCA can result in? | Civil fine
Jail time
Activity subject to legal injunctions |