INTERNET

Question 1

Explain the law relating to the sending of ‘spam’ to individuals within the European
Union.

Answer 1

Unsolicited e-mail can be sent to individuals (as opposed to companies) only if they have previously given their consent.

It is unlawful to send unsolicited e-mail that conceals the address of the sender or does not provide a valid address to which the recipient can send a request for such mailings to cease.

Question 2

Responsibilities of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) under European Directive 2000/31/EC in relation to customer content on their servers.

Answer 2

Limited liability

No general obligation to monitor

Expedited removal

No obligation to monitor proactively

Coorperation with authority

Information disclosure

Data protection

Question 3

Domain Names

Answer 3

A way of identifying business’s websites.

Globally unique.

Allocated by non-government.

Question 4

Mere Conduit in ISP

Answer 4

Transmit data without initiating transmissions, selecting receivers, or altering transmitted data.

Temporary Storage in transmission Process is acceptable.

Question 5

Caching in ISP

Answer 5

occurs when information is temporarily stored to enhance transmission efficiency upon request by other service recipients.

Question 6

Hosting

Answer 6

AN ISP acts in a hosting role by storing information from its customers.

Question 7

Give 4 examples of information that must be provided before goods are sold on the Internet.

Answer 7

1. Name and address of supplier
2. Description of what is being offered
3. Cost, including taxes
4. Delivery charge and method of delivery

Question 8

Why is it necessary to display terms and conditions of purchase on e-business website.

Answer 8

Policy on returns, refunds, national laws

Necessary in order to attempt to avoid consumer disputes.

Comply with UK Consumer Protection Regulations 2000