Real Estate Council of Alberta Fundamentals Practice Exam

What is implied consent?

1. Consent given explicitly through a signed document

2. Consent that is assumed unless the individual opts out

3. Consent that does not specifically give but involves sharing personal information

4. Consent given in situations of emergency only

The correct answer is: Consent that does not specifically give but involves sharing personal information

Implied consent refers to situations where consent is assumed based on a person's actions, circumstances, or the context of an interaction, rather than it being formally expressed or documented. In the context of real estate and personal information sharing, implied consent can occur when an individual engages in a transaction or activity where it is reasonable to assume that they would allow their information to be shared. For example, if someone contacts a real estate professional to ask about a property, it can be reasonably inferred that they consent to the sharing of their contact information as part of that inquiry. The other definitions do not align with the concept of implied consent. Consent that is given explicitly through a signed document refers to expressed consent, which is very clear and unambiguous. Consent that is assumed unless the individual opts out pertains more closely to an opt-out policy rather than the nuanced nature of implied consent. Meanwhile, consent given in emergencies is specific to crisis situations and not a general assessment of how consent is often inferred in everyday actions and relationships.