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    B.Com.LL.B.

    (Five year Integrated Course) 


    SEMESTER -X 
    CYBER LAW Marks: 100  
    Course credits: 4 
      
    Unit III.  
    3.1 E-commerce- Legal issues 
    3.2 Legal Issues in Cyber Contracts 
    3.3 Cyber Contract and IT Act 2000 
    3.4 The UNCITRAL Model law on Electronic 
    Commerce 
      
       
    3.1 E-commerce- Legal issues 
     
    legal issues in the e-commerce 
    Domain name. The choice of domain name in the e–commerce 
    is di cult process requiring assessment of many factors.  
    Website. ... 
    Rights of Intellectual Property.  
    Terms and conditions, required information.  
    Privacy and security.  
    Online deals.  
    Return policy. 
     
       
    With the advanced and increased use of online media, online 
    business is becoming a fast emerging trend. Every five in eight 
    companies are operating online, conducting e-commerce 
    business.  
    But being functional online doesn’t mean you can escape legal 
    matters. 
     
    There are various legal issues associated with eCommerce 
    businesses as well. And if these issues are not taken care of in 
    time, they can lead to serious problems for your business. 
     
       
    Described below are some of the common legal issues an 
    e-commerce business faces. 
     
    Incorporation Problem 
     
    If you are a company operated merely via a website, not being 
    incorporated is a crucial problem. Any purchase and selling 
    activity related to your products will be considered illegal and 
    you can’t claim your right in case of any fraud and corruption. 
    Without incorporation, your business has no shelter. 
     
     
       
    Trademark Security Problem 
     
    Not getting your trademark protected is one of the main legal 
    issues in the field of e-commerce. Since trademark is your 
    company’s logo and symbol, the representation of your 
    business all over the web, it must be protected. If you don’t 
    secure it, it won’t take long before you’ll realize your trademark 
    is being infringed upon. This is very common legal issue and 
    can become a deadly threat to your e-business. 
     
    With the hackers on loose and cybercrime so common, 
    trademark infringement of your business or by your business 
    can be a serious legal matter and may hinder your business’s 
    progress. 
     
    Copyright Protection Issue 
     
    While publishing content for your e-commerce website, using 
    content of any other company can be a severe legal problem. 
    This might mark an end to your e-business. There are many 
    sites online which are royalty free and allow you to access their 
    content and images. You may use those sites for creating web 
    content for your business site. 
     
    Even if you unintentionally used copyrighted content, the 
    other party can easily sue your business. 
     
       
    Transaction Issues 
     
    The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) governs all e-commerce 
    transactions in Australia. Therefore, if you do not abide by the 
    rules, you can get into serious law violation problems. 
     
    If your business fails to provide clear and complete 
    description of the product, cost and purchase details, 
    information about delivery i.e. when the customer will receive 
    products and other information related to exchange and 
    refunds, the ACL can impose penalties on your business. 
     
    In India: 
     
       
    Privacy Issues 
     
    When it comes to online businesses, privacy is the major issue 
    that can create problems both for the business and 
    customers. Consumers share information with businesses 
    online and they expect the sellers to keep their information 
    confidential. By just one minor mistake and leakage of 
    valuable information of a customer, you’ll not only lose your 
    potential customer but your image and reputation will become 
    a question mark. Moreover, you’ll be subjected to serious legal 
    problems. 
     
    If e-commerce businesses lead to exposure and advantages 
    for businesses online, then it certainly has given rise to some 
    legal issues too that can be avoided by keeping in mind the 
    rules and laws framed by Government. 
       

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