Question 1

Discuss the principles underlying the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and its application.

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Question 2

Discuss the position of a political cartoonist in terms of defamation law.

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Question 3

Discuss the position of a doctor when faced with a patient refusing life-saving medical treatment.

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Question 4

In cases involving the Internet in which multiple jurisdictions might be involved, where should the action be brought?

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Question 5

In Jones v. Tsige the Court conceded that the law had to evolve to protect individuals from unreasonable intrusion into their private lives. The tort, "intrusion upon seclusion," was imported from American common law. It is described as: "one who intentionally intrudes, physically or otherwise, upon the seclusion of another or his private affairs or concerns, is subject to liability to the other for invasion of his privacy, if the invasion would be highly offensive to a reasonable person." Discuss the key features of the cause of action.

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Question 6

Provincial Privacy Legislation requires all businesses to have a written privacy policy. What should a business person put into their policy?

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Question 7

Discuss the various kinds of remedies that are available in tort actions. In your answer, discuss any limitations on the availability of those remedies.

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Question 8

Businesses that deal directly with the public may find their employees becoming involved in altercations with customers. Explain, providing examples, how these altercations may lead to actions against the business.

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Question 9

Discuss the particular legal issues that can arise through the use of the Internet.

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Question 10

In 2009 the Supreme Court of Canada decided two cases that recognized public interest responsible journalism as a new defence to the tort of defamation. Discuss some of the factors that courts might consider in applying this defence.

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Question 11

Discuss privacy concerns and legal protection against invasion of privacy today.

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Question 12

Discuss the concerns Canadians are having over the protection of their privacy given the widespread use of computers. Provide a recent example.

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Quiz 4: Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business