Definition of Data

Does not define data

Main Focus of Document

The conduct for electronic transactions

Target Beneficiaries or Sector

consumers, business personnel

Key Elements

The objective is to facilitate the use of electronic transactions and e commerce. Notable sections include:

3. The objects of this Act are:
(a) to eliminate legal barriers to the effective use of electronic communications in transactions;
(b) to promote the harmonization of legal rules on electronic transactions across national boundaries;
(c) to facilitate the appropriate use of electronic transactions;
(d) to promote business and community confidence in electronic transactions; and
(e) to enable business and the community to use electronic communications in their transactions with government.

20. (1) An electronic transaction between an individual and another person’s automated source of information has no legal effect if: 
(a) the individual makes a material error in electronic information or an electronic document used in the transaction;
(b) the automated source of information does not give the individual an opportunity to prevent or correct the error; 
(c) on becoming aware of the error, the individual promptly notifies the other person; and 
(d) in a case where consideration is received as a result of the error, the individual returns or destroys the consideration in accordance with the other person’s instructions or, if there are no instructions, deals with the consideration in a reasonable manner, and does not benefit materially by receiving the consideration. 
(2) This section does not limit the operation of any other rule of law relating to mistake.

24. (1) A person using electronic communications to sell goods or services to consumers shall provide accurate, clear and accessible information about themselves, sufficient to allow:
(a) the legal name of the person, its principal geographic address, and an electronic means of contact or telephone number;
(b) prompt, easy and effective consumer communication with the seller; and
(c) service of legal process.
(2) A person using electronic communications to sell goods or services to consumers shall provide accurate and accessible information describing the goods or services offered, sufficient to enable consumers to make an informed decision about the proposed transaction and to maintain an adequate record of the information.
(3) A person using electronic communications to sell goods or services to consumers shall provide information about the terms, conditions and costs associated with a transaction, and notably:
(a) terms, conditions and methods of payment; and
(b) details of and conditions related to withdrawal, termination, return, exchange, cancellation and refund policy information.

Policy/Regulation Mirrors

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