2.1 Discussion: What in the Tort is it? and 2.1 Discussion: Why Data Is An Asset?

Torts are intentional, neglectful, or reckless acts that cause individuals or entities unlawful harm. There are torts that can occur between individuals such as assault, battery, false imprisonment, or intentional infliction of emotional distress. However, there are torts that are more common to businesses that might include negligence, fraud, breach of fiduciary responsibility, strict product liability or tortious conduct or intentional interference.

Business torts are wrongful acts done to a business that harms the business. Business torts are also called economic torts because they usually result in financial loss. They may cause profit loss, reputational damage, market share decline, and loss of competitive advantage.

Business tort law allows businesses to seek remedies against individuals or other businesses whose actions cause harm to them. Those remedies may be an award of compensatory damages, punitive damages, or injunctive reliefs.

Watch this short video for an introduction to tort law.

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Discussion Topic

Discussion Topic:

Research a recent business case or incident in which a tort was centric to the case or incident; you might look on the Internet or daily news. You might even find a case on the television news! Please be sure to cite your source in APA format.

In your original post, answer the following:

Describe the tort that occurred.

What were the obvious breaches of tort law in the case?

What could the company have done to minimize their exposure to such a situation?

Confirm the outcome of the case.

If the case has not been decided, tell us what you think will happen and why.

What sort of punishment or compensation is there or should there be?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ For this activity, you will be examining a specific company’s use of data.Please review the following videos before completing the assignment,Instructions

Reply to the topic below by Wednesday of this week, 11:59 pm EST.

Reply to 2 classmates by Sunday of this week, 11:59 pm EST.

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Support your answers with at least two credible sources.  Please use the

ECPI Online LibraryLinks to an external site.

, and your textbook to conduct your research.

Use in-text citations and a reference list in your responses using APA formatLinks to an external site..

Your response should demonstrate critical thinking and provide justification for your answer.

Discussion TopicChoose a company from the list below.

Amazon

Netflix

Walmart

Starbucks

Google

NBA (USE THIS PROMPT)

McDonald’s

In your original post, answer the following:

Identify the business

Benefits of Data

How is this company using data as an asset to leverage its success?

How are they applying the use of the data?

How are they benefiting from the use of the data?

Conclusion

What can a start-up company learn from the company you chose?

What is your conclusion about managing a company’s data?