(US) Flashcards

Which jurisdiction must be present for a court to hear a certain case?

Answer: Personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction

A court must have both personal jurisdiction (authority over the parties) and subject matter jurisdiction (authority over the type of dispute) to hear a case. "Professional" and "regulatory" jurisdiction are not recognized requirements for a court to exercise authority.

Which organization oversees and upholds the rules governing online advertising to children?

Answer: The Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) supervises and enforces laws regarding advertising to children via the Internet in the United States. The FTC is an independent agency of the U.S. government that protects consumers and promotes competition in the marketplace. One of the areas of focus for the FTC is ensuring that advertising practices are fair and not misleading, particularly when it comes to advertising targeted at children.

Self-regulation principally entails a company's right to what, according to Section 5 of the FTC Act?

Answer: Determine which bodies will be involved in adjudication

According to Section 5 of the FTC Act, self-regulation primarily involves a company's right to determine which bodies will be involved in adjudication.

In its 2012 report, "Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: Recommendations for Businesses and Policymakers," the Federal Trade Commission named five key areas. Which of those five categories was NOT one of those areas?

Answer: International data transfers

International data transfers" was not one of the five priority areas listed in the Federal Trade Commission's 2012 report, "Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: Recommendations for Businesses and Policymakers.

What is the "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights" based on, as described in a 2012 study from the Obama administration?

Answer: European Union Directive

The "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights" presented in a 2012 Obama Administration report is generally based on principles found in the European Union (EU) Directive on Data Protection. The EU Directive, also known as Directive 95/46/EC, was a comprehensive privacy framework that established principles and requirements for the protection of personal data within the European Union.

What is the name of the legal document that formalizes an agreement between a government agency and an opposing party and is approved by a judge?

Answer: A consent decree

A legal document approved by a judge that formalizes an agreement between a governmental agency and an adverse party is called a "consent decree."

What is the name of the legal document that formalizes an agreement between a government agency and an opposing party and is approved by a judge? What type of legal choice does not notice provide?

Answer: Implied consent

Implied consent is permission that is inferred from a person's actions or the circumstances rather than being explicitly stated after notice. Opt-in and opt-out describe explicit choices, and mandatory means consent isn't a choice at all, so none of them fit consent that is merely implied.