What Should Online Businesses Know About Internet And E-Commerce Law?

Although there are numerous laws that can affect online businesses and general online transactions and activities, there are some more common things online businesses should be aware of—at least in general—to know when to confirm compliance and/or seek the advice of legal counsel for assistance with compliance.

For example, Internet and E-commerce laws, also referred to as cyber laws, include regulations related to the following common, online-related activities:

• Obtaining a domain name – Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA)

• Choosing the domain hosting company and its jurisdiction

• Website creation – Terms of Use (TOU); Terms of Service (TOS); Privacy Policies; Legal Disclaimers

• ISPs (Internet Service Providers)

• Data collection and storage

• Privacy regulations – state, federal, and even international laws can apply

• Website content – Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

• Use of third party trademarks – Lanham Act

• Use of copyrighted content – Digital Millennium Act (DMCA); Uniform Domain-Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP)

• Marketing regulations – Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Business transactions – Uniform Commercial Code (UCC); Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

Savy online businesses will be proactive in understanding these common issues and seek advice about how to navigate the complex web of e-commerce law.

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