E-commerce and the law
Introduction
E-commerce is all about selling goods and services via the internet. The trader and customer are not face to face at any point, with business conducted remotely, regardless of location. This can pose a number of challenges to the formation and enforcement of contracts.
A number of legislative initiatives affect business conducted online - they can be complex and change regularly.
As far as e-commerce transactions are concerned, the legislation is primarily intended to ensure that online contracts are legally binding.
The ways in which electronic marketing can be undertaken to promote the services of e-commerce providers are also regulated.
This guide introduces you to the various regulations and provides practical advice on how to ensure that you comply with your legal requirements. However, it is not a substitute for professional legal advice.
Subjects covered in this guide
- Introduction
- E-commerce Regulations
- Tips for complying with the E-commerce Regulations
- Regulations applying to telephone and fax marketing
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
- Tips for complying with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
- Distance Selling Regulations
- Provision of Services Regulations
