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A quiz to test your knowledge of online privacy practices and protections.

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1.

Companies are required by law to display a privacy policy on their website.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Because the Internet is borderless and a Web sites visitors can come from any of the fifty states, all commercial Web sites need to comply with California Business and Professions Code requiring commercial Web sites to have and conspicuously display a privacy policy on their website. It’s the law.

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The personal information of adults and children receive identical protections on the Internet.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The personal information of children under the age of 13 is subject to more stringent privacy protections under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998. COPPA requires websites, for example, to obtain verifiable parental consent before they collect the personal information of minors under 13 and further requires websites to provide parents with access to PII that they have collected from their children.

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3.

If a company has a privacy policy on its website it cannot share my personal information with advertisers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
A privacy policy outlines a company’s uses of your personal information, which may, or may not include sharing your personal information with third parties such as advertisers. It is up to you as the consumer to read a company’s privacy policy and make informed decisions regarding your use of their website.

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4.

Internet "cookies" are:
- A.
  
  The same as browser bookmarks
- B.
  
  Delicious
- C.
  
  Text packets stored on your computer by Web sites
- D.
  
  Illegal to use
Correct Answer
C. Text packets stored on your computer by Web sites

Explanation
On the Internet “cookies” are small packets of text stored on your computer by websites you visit and online applications you use, recording your online preferences and activities. This information allows for a more personalized web browsing experience, such as when a YouTube video remembers your preferred volume setting for future viewings.

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5.

If I select "clear cookies" or "empty cache" in my browser then advertisers cannot track me.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  It depends
Correct Answer
C. It depends

Explanation
While clearing cookies from your browser will generally clear HTML cookies, there is a second type of cookie called flash cookies (based on Adobe’s flash technology) that require special browser add-ons to manage or must be managed via Adobe’s website directly. Simply “clearing cookies” on your browser typically won’t erase these flash cookies, some of which can automatically regenerate HTML cookies that you previously cleared.

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6.

If I give a company my email address and they contact me via email, the email must contain:
- A.
  
  A subject line that accurately reflects the content of the message.
- B.
  
  A valid physical postal address for the company
- C.
  
  A clear and conspicuous way to opt out of future emails.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.

Explanation
The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 requires all of the above and more when it comes to regulating commercial email messages. Moreover, the law doesn’t just apply to bulk email as it includes any commercial message where a commercial product or service is promoted.

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7.

Which federal organization most actively enforces privacy laws that protect consumers?
- A.
  
  The Department of Justice
- B.
  
  The Federal Trade Commission
- C.
  
  The Federal Communications Commission
- D.
  
  The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Correct Answer
B. The Federal Trade Commission

Explanation
The FTC consistently defends consumer privacy rights and works to uphold and enforce important privacy laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

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Consumer Online Privacy Quiz

Companies are required by law to display a privacy policy on their website.

The personal information of adults and children receive identical protections on the Internet.

If a company has a privacy policy on its website it cannot share my personal information with advertisers.

Internet "cookies" are:

If I select "clear cookies" or "empty cache" in my browser then advertisers cannot track me.

If I give a company my email address and they contact me via email, the email must contain:

Which federal organization most actively enforces privacy laws that protect consumers?