Chapter 14

Question 1

Define Libel

Answer 1

A false and defamatory attack in written form on a persons reputation or character

Question 2

Define The Importance Of Accuracy

Answer 2

Paramount fora good journalist, Every mistake you make jeopardizes the organizations credibility.

Accuracy is also affected by the growing use of social media networks.

Question 3

Define Absolute Privilege

Answer 3

Public Officials, including law enforcement can make statements in the course of their official duties without fear of being sued for libel.

Question 4

Define Qualified Privilege

Answer 4

The media may print defamatory statements made by people who are absolutely privileged as long as the info is from a public proceeding or public record.

Question 5

Define Fair comment/Criticism

Answer 5

A comment must generally be on a matter of public interest, must be based on facts known or believed to be true. must not be malicious.

Question 6

What are the four grounds for invasion of privacy lawsuits

Answer 6

1. Intrusion
2. Public disclosure of private and embarrassing facts
3. False light
4. Misappropriation of a persons name or image without permission

Question 7

Example of Intrusion

Answer 7

1.Eavesdropping,

2. Harassing someone and trespassing on private property

Question 8

Example of Public disclosure of private and embarrassing facts

Answer 8

1. Publishing facts such as info about a persons sex life or medical history
2. Publishing information not on the public record

Question 9

Example of False Light

Answer 9

Published story or picture that gives the wrong impression and is possibly embarrassing.

Question 10

Define The Communications Decency Act

Answer 10

A federal law that restricted distribution of indecent material on the internet to people under the age of 18.

Question 11

Define Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Answer 11

1. Took effect in 2000
2. Requiring public schools and libraries that receive federal funding to install software that blocks pornography and sexually explicit material

Question 12

Define COPPA

Answer 12

1. Took effect in 2000
2. Made it a federal crime to collect info from children under 13 and use it for commercial purposes

Question 13

Define Copyright

Answer 13

The 1976 U.S. Copyright Act protects everything a person writes the minute the information is offered in fixed form, which includes online or print

Question 14

Define Creative Commons

Answer 14

A non profit organization that offers copyright licenses allowing people to share their material.