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Section 13.3. Electronic Commerce. Electronic commerce , also called e-commerce, is the buying and selling of goods and services, or the transfer of money, over the Internet. Shopping Safely on the Internet. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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E-Commerce and the Law E-Commerce and the Law Section 13.3Section 13.3
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Electronic commerceElectronic commerce, also called e-, also called e-commerce, is the buying and selling of commerce, is the buying and selling of goods and services, or the transfer of goods and services, or the transfer of money, over the Internet.money, over the Internet.
Electronic Commerce Electronic Commerce
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Shopping online offers many benefits. Shopping online offers many benefits. You can shop when you want, you You can shop when you want, you can find almost anything you want, can find almost anything you want, and prices may be very good. and prices may be very good.
However, there can be some dangers However, there can be some dangers to shopping on the Internet.to shopping on the Internet.
Shopping Safely on the Internet Shopping Safely on the Internet
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To avoid these dangers, here are To avoid these dangers, here are some tips:some tips:
Shopping Safely on the Internet Shopping Safely on the Internet
Shop with companies you know.Shop with companies you know.Keep your password private.Keep your password private.Pay by credit or charge card.Pay by credit or charge card.Keep a record.Keep a record.
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Internet auctions offer good buys, but Internet auctions offer good buys, but they can be risky. Do your homework they can be risky. Do your homework before buying online.before buying online.
Internet Auctions Internet Auctions
1.1. Know the seller.Know the seller.2.2. Know the product.Know the product.3.3. Know the auction site.Know the auction site.4.4. Know how to bid.Know how to bid.
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Online shopping has opened up a Online shopping has opened up a world of available goods. world of available goods.
Answer these questions to determine Answer these questions to determine whether a Web site is safe for whether a Web site is safe for international online shopping.international online shopping.
Worldwide Shopping Worldwide Shopping
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Are the prices listed in U.S dollars Are the prices listed in U.S dollars or another currency?or another currency?Does the company ship Does the company ship internationally?internationally?How long will delivery take?How long will delivery take?
Worldwide Shopping Worldwide Shopping
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Will unexpected taxes or duties be Will unexpected taxes or duties be added to the price?added to the price?Who can help you resolve any Who can help you resolve any problems?problems?
Worldwide Shopping Worldwide Shopping
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E-Sign is a federal law that permits E-Sign is a federal law that permits the use of electronic signatures and the use of electronic signatures and records.records.An An electronic signatureelectronic signature is a is a method of signing an electronic method of signing an electronic message. message.
Electronic Signatures Electronic Signatures
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It identifies a particular person as It identifies a particular person as the source of the message. the source of the message. It indicates that person’s approval of It indicates that person’s approval of the information in the message.the information in the message.
Electronic Signatures Electronic Signatures
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Under E-Sign, an electronic Under E-Sign, an electronic signature can be used on a contract signature can be used on a contract if the parties agree.if the parties agree.The Uniform Electronic The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), adopted Transactions Act (UETA), adopted by numerous states, is a similar law. by numerous states, is a similar law.
Electronic Signatures Electronic Signatures
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Your friend, Eric, is a film collector and wants to buy a new DVD from an online retailer. List some safety precautions he can take in making his purchase.
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ANSWERANSWER
Answers may include shopping with a company he knows, keeping his password private, paying by credit card, and keeping a record.
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If Eric wanted to buy a rare, collector’s film from a small international online retailer, what are some of the additional concerns he should address before making his purchase?
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ANSWERANSWER
He should ask about currencies, shipping, duties and taxes, customer service, and return policies.
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Online privacyOnline privacy is a part of your more is a part of your more general right to privacy. general right to privacy.
It concerns your identity, movement, It concerns your identity, movement, and personal commercial activities on and personal commercial activities on the Internet.the Internet.
Online Privacy Online Privacy
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Many laws protect your rights to Many laws protect your rights to online privacy.online privacy.Children (under thirteen) are Children (under thirteen) are protected with special statutes, such protected with special statutes, such as the Children’s Online Privacy as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.Protection Act.
Online Privacy Online Privacy
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Many state legislatures are adopting Many state legislatures are adopting laws regulating Internet privacy, which laws regulating Internet privacy, which can create confusion among can create confusion among consumers. There is a movement for consumers. There is a movement for the U.S. Congress to set national the U.S. Congress to set national standards that override state standards that override state legislation. legislation.
Online Privacy Online Privacy
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The The Federal Trade Commission Federal Trade Commission (FTC)(FTC) would investigate violations of would investigate violations of the FTC Act, which states that, “unfair the FTC Act, which states that, “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce are hereby affecting commerce are hereby declared unlawful.”declared unlawful.”
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Reviewing What You Learned
1. What are some tips for safe Internet shopping?
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Shop with companies you know; keep password private; pay by credit card; keep records of purchases.
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2. How can you determine the consumer friendliness of a Web site when shopping internationally?
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Consider whether the prices are in U.S. dollars and whether international shipping is offered. Research delivery times and taxes.
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3. Describe the law that permits the use of electronic signatures on contracts.
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Electronic signatures can be used on a contract if the parties agree.
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4. Identify legal safeguards that protect your right to computer privacy.
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The right to Internet privacy is protected by many laws. Children under thirteen are given special protection.
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