CGL Regulatory Compliance 5

Question 1

A genealogy lecturer wants to livestream their conference presentation. To comply with music licensing laws, background music during the stream requires a license from:

Accepted Answer

A performing rights organization (ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC) and potentially a master rights license

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Only the songwriter via ASCAP

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The record label only via a mechanical license

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No license is needed for educational webcasts under fair use

Question 2

When storing genealogical client data on a cloud service, which legal principle requires a CGL lecturer to ensure the cloud provider has adequate data protection measures?

Accepted Answer

Data controller accountability under privacy law

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The work product doctrine

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Privity of contract

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Right of publicity law

Question 3

A state's Sunshine Law (open meetings law) is most relevant to a CGL lecturer when they are:

Accepted Answer

Attending a board meeting of a non-profit genealogical society

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Applying for a research grant

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Submitting a FOIA request to a county archive

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Registering a business name with the state

Question 4

Under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA), which type of genealogical business information is most likely to qualify as a protectable trade secret?

Accepted Answer

A proprietary database algorithm for matching genealogical records

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Published lecture outlines distributed at conferences

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The lecturer's biography on a public website

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A list of publicly available genealogical archives

Question 5

When a CGL lecturer discovers that a student in their online course is a minor under age 13 who registered without parental consent, which U.S. law requires immediate action?

Accepted Answer

COPPA

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FERPA

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CIPA

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SOPIPA

Question 6

A genealogy lecturer who also offers professional research services must avoid which practice to comply with the FTC's regulations on endorsements and testimonials?

Accepted Answer

Publishing client testimonials without disclosing that the reviewer received a discounted service

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Charging different rates for lecture and research clients

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Offering referral discounts to past clients

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Listing credentials on a commercial website

Question 7

A CGL lecturer who forms an LLC for their speaking business gains which primary legal protection relevant to regulatory compliance?

Accepted Answer

Personal liability protection separating business debts from personal assets

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Exemption from federal income tax on lecture fees

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Automatic trademark protection for their lecture brand

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Exemption from state sales tax on educational materials