Category: Information Technology
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5 Things You Must Know if You Are Selling Online or by Telephone to Consumers
If you sell online or by telephone to consumers these regulations are critically important. The full title of these regulations is a mouthful: European Communities (Protection of Consumers in Respect of Contracts Made by Means of Contracts Made by Means of Distance Communication) Regulations, 2001 (SI 207/2001). But they are of critical importance if you…
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The Electronic Commerce Act, 2000-6 Key Issues for Business Owners
The Electronic Commerce Act, 2000 might strike you as exciting as a wet weekend in Mullingar. But.. Do you have an electronic signature at the end of your emails? Or an advanced electronic signature? Do you know the difference? And the significance? Have you ever worried about unwittingly entering into a contract after hitting “send”?…
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Website Owner and Internet Service Provider Liability for Obscenity and Defamation-The 2 Big Problem Areas
Website owners and internet service providers ought to have 2 big fears: Defamation and Child pornography and obscenity. Defamation The Electronic Commerce Act 2000 makes it clear that the normal rules of defamation apply to information transmitted online and published on websites. However they may have a defence if they are unaware that the material…
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The 6 Things Every Small Business Ought to Know about Electronic Commerce
Electronic commerce is enormous and is set to grow exponentially. And you may be determined to get in on the act and take a lead from Amazon.com, Google, Ebay, Paypal and other online giants. You need to be aware of the law in this area. The Electronic Commerce Directive (2000/31/EC) was transposed into Irish law…