Chapter 26 - E-commerce law. At the end of this chapter you should understand: the term ‘e-commerce’, the description of an electronic signature and the way to distinguish it from a digital signature, the implications of the emergence of e-commerce for the law of contract, | This is the prescribed textbook for your course. Available NOW at your campus bookstore! E-commerce law Chapter 26 Learning objectives At the end of this chapter you should understand: the term ‘e-commerce’ the description of an electronic signature and the way to distinguish it from a digital signature the implications of the emergence of e-commerce for the law of contract the purpose of the federal government’s Australian Guidelines for Electronic Commerce how the law has addressed the issue of intellectual property in the electronic environment, and how it is protected Learning objectives (cont.) the term ‘domain name’ and the system for registration of domain names and the resolution of disputes regarding domain names the term ‘cyberstuffing’ how the law protects privacy in the online environment the impact of e-commerce on the banking industry and the purpose of the Electronic Funds Transfer Code of Conduct the term ‘computer crime’ and how the law has adapted to address the rise of computer crime. Introduction E-commerce is characterised by several attributes: It is about the exchange of digitised information between parties. It is technology enabled and mediated. It includes intra- and inter-organisational activities that support the exchange of digitised information. E-commerce and contract law E-commerce legislation aims to promote business and community confidence in the use of electronic transactions by ensuring the law treats electronic commerce and paper-based commerce equally. The Electronic Transactions Act 1999: removes legal impediments that may prevent a person using electronic communications to satisfy legal obligations under Commonwealth law. recognises an electronic signature. Australian Business Number Digital Signature Certificates Developed by the Australian government A digital certificate linked to an entity’s Australian Business Number Accepted by Commonwealth agencies as identification for online transactions Making contracts . | This is the prescribed textbook for your course. Available NOW at your campus bookstore! E-commerce law Chapter 26 Learning objectives At the end of this chapter you should understand: the term ‘e-commerce’ the description of an electronic signature and the way to distinguish it from a digital signature the implications of the emergence of e-commerce for the law of contract the purpose of the federal government’s Australian Guidelines for Electronic Commerce how the law has addressed the issue of intellectual property in the electronic environment, and how it is protected Learning objectives (cont.) the term ‘domain name’ and the system for registration of domain names and the resolution of disputes regarding domain names the term ‘cyberstuffing’ how the law protects privacy in the online environment the impact of e-commerce on the banking industry and the purpose of the Electronic Funds Transfer Code of Conduct the term ‘computer crime’ and how the law has adapted to address the .
