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E-Commerce Law and Threats

E-Commerce Law regulates online business transactions, focusing on aspects such as online contracts, data privacy, intellectual property, consumer protection, and taxation. It also addresses threats like cyber attacks, data breaches, payment fraud, and fake websites, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity measures like encryption and secure payment gateways. Legal consequences for violations include fines and regulatory oversight to ensure compliance and protect both businesses and consumers.

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E-Commerce Law and Threats

E-Commerce Law regulates online business transactions, focusing on aspects such as online contracts, data privacy, intellectual property, consumer protection, and taxation. It also addresses threats like cyber attacks, data breaches, payment fraud, and fake websites, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity measures like encryption and secure payment gateways. Legal consequences for violations include fines and regulatory oversight to ensure compliance and protect both businesses and consumers.

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E-Commerce Law and Threats to

E-Commerce
Understanding the Legal and Security
Challenges
What is E-Commerce Law?
• - E-Commerce Law governs online business
transactions and activities.
• - Ensures businesses and consumers follow
rules related to:
• • Online contracts
• • Data privacy and protection
• • Intellectual property rights
• • Consumer protection
• • Taxation
Key Aspects of E-Commerce Law
• 1. Online Contracts – Legally binding
agreements.
• 2. Data Privacy – Protection of consumer
information (e.g., GDPR).
• 3. Intellectual Property – Copyright and
trademark protection.
• 4. Consumer Protection – Ensuring fair
practices and secure payment.
• 5. Taxation – Sales tax, import/export duties,
and digital products.
Threats to E-Commerce
• 1. Cyber Attacks – Hacking, malware, and
phishing.
• 2. Data Breaches – Unauthorized access to
customer data.
• 3. Payment Fraud – Credit card theft and
identity theft.
• 4. Fake Websites and Scams – Imitation sites
to steal info.
• 5. Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks –
Overloading servers.
Cybersecurity Measures
• - Encryption – Protects data through secure
transmission.
• - Firewalls – Prevents unauthorized access to
networks.
• - Secure Payment Gateways – Verified
payment systems (e.g., PayPal).
• - Two-Factor Authentication – Extra security
for logins.
• - Regular Monitoring – Detecting and
responding to threats.
Legal Consequences and
Enforcement
• - Fines and penalties for data breaches and
fraud.
• - Legal action for violating consumer rights.
• - Regulatory bodies (e.g., FTC, DTI) overseeing
compliance.
Conclusion
• - E-Commerce Law protects both businesses
and consumers.
• - Cybersecurity and legal compliance are
crucial for online business.
• - Awareness and proactive measures
strengthen protection.
Q&A
• Feel free to ask any questions!

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