The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a law that was enacted in 1991 in order to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls. The TCPA prohibits telemarketers from using automated dialing systems to make calls to consumers without their prior consent. The TCPA also requires telemarketers to provide consumers with an opt-out mechanism so that … Read more
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is a federal government department responsible for overseeing many different types of transportation in the United States. This includes everything from the nation’s highways and bridges to its public transit systems and railway networks. The DOT is also responsible for ensuring that transportation in the United States is … Read more
“SLAPP” is an acronym for “Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation”. It is a type of lawsuit that is filed in order to silence, intimidate or otherwise punish someone for speaking out against the plaintiff. These lawsuits are often frivolous and without merit, but they can be very costly and time-consuming to defend against. SLAPPs are … Read more
Due process is a legal term that refers to the fair and just treatment of individuals when they are subject to the actions of the government. Due process ensures that individuals are not deprived of their life, liberty, or property without due notice and a chance to be heard. It also ensures that the government … Read more
Critical infrastructure refers to the physical and cyber systems and assets that are essential to the functioning of a society or economy. These systems and assets include, but are not limited to, transportation, energy, water, communications, and financial systems. Critical infrastructure is often considered to be the backbone of a society or economy, and its … Read more
The Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) is a set of laws that govern the sending of commercial electronic messages (CEMs) in Canada. These laws are designed to protect Canadians from being bombarded with unsolicited and unwanted CEMs, and to help businesses stay compliant with the rules. The CASL rules apply to any CEM that is sent … Read more
Data sovereignty is the concept that data should be stored and processed within the territorial boundaries of the country in which it was collected. This is done in order to ensure that the data is subject to the laws and regulations of that country, and to protect the data from being accessed or used by … Read more
DDM is a type of marketing that uses digital channels to reach consumers directly. It includes email, social media, search engine marketing, and other online platforms. DDM is different from traditional marketing in that it allows marketers to track consumer behavior and engage with them in a more personalized way. This allows for more targeted … Read more
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government’ programs and services. To be protected by the ADA, an individual must have a disability or have a relationship or association with an individual … Read more
Corporate performance is a measure of how well a company is doing in relation to its financial and operational goals. It is typically measured by financial indicators such as profitability, return on investment (ROI), and share price. Operational indicators such as production output, customer satisfaction, and employee turnover can also be used to measure corporate … Read more
