A Web-based credit card company had collected financial and personal details of Mark before issuing him a credit card. The company has now provided Mark’s financial and personal details to another company.
Which of the following Internet laws has the credit card issuing company violated?
A . Trademark law
B . Security law
C . Privacy law
D . Copyright law
Answer: C
Explanation:
The credit card issuing company has violated the Privacy law. According to the Internet Privacy law, a company cannot provide their customer’s financial and personal details to other companies.
ANS: A is incorrect. Trademark laws facilitate the protection of trademarks around the world.
ANS: B is incorrect. There is no law such as Security law.
ANS: D is incorrect. The Copyright law protects original works or creations of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works.