16) Why has the protection of Intellectual Property become so important as eCommerce has developed? (4 marks)

17) A number of years ago, before e-commerce gained momentum, in referring to the privacy of individuals, one of Canada's prime ministers made it clear that the government has no right to intrude into the bedrooms of the nation. Today, however, hackers in the privacy of their bedrooms can steal personal information or severely damage the computer equipment of others. This being the case, can the foregoing sentiment really be maintained, and should it be? (4 marks)