regulations and legislation for e-commerce in the uk
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Regulations and Legislation for E-Commerce in the UK Lesson prepared for KS5 to provide a foundation for starting an e-commerce site in the UK. Briefly covering the topics for: The Data Protection Act 1998 Trading Standards Copyright Consumer Credit Act 1974TRANSCRIPT
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Introductions
Patrick McGeeSoftware Engineer
Uclan AlumniMIT Professional Alumni
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Learning objectives and outcomes
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Learning objectives:Students will understand the regulations that govern E-Commerce in the UK
Learning outcomes:Students will be aware of the 8 principles of the DPA 1998Students will know what the various regulations protect and how to apply it to e-commerce Understand the implications for organisations who trade with E-Commerce
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Introductions
What is the most valuable resource of an
E-Commerce operation?
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The most valuable resource
DATA!
From data we can uncover all kinds of information that will help our business grow.
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The most valuable resource
DATA!From data we can uncover:
Who our customers areWhere they are located
Who are our loyal customersWhen do I customers return
The list goes on....
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Legal Responsibilities
OverviewThe Data Protection Act 1998Trading StandardsCopyrightConsumer Credit Act 1974
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The Data Protection Act 1998
The act contains eight “Data Protection Principles”. These specify that personal data must be:
1. Processed fairly and lawfully.2. Obtained for specified and lawful purposes.3. Adequate, relevant and not excessive.4. Accurate and up to date.5. Not kept any longer than necessary.6. Processed in accordance with the “data subject’s” (the individual’s)
rights.7. Securely kept.8. Not transferred to any other country without adequate protection in
situ.Regulations and Legislation for E-Commerce in the UK ©Patrick McGee
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Trading Standards
Q. How can we (as customers) identify a legitimate e-commerce
site?
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Trading Standards
Using the following UK e-commerce websites:
allmacshop.co.ukdabs.com
wiggle.co.ukWrite a list of common elements that you
think are indicators that a website is legitimate!
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Trading Standards
Using the following UK e-commerce websites write a list of common elements that appear that you think are indicators
that the website are legitimate!
allmacshop.co.ukdabs.com
wiggle.co.ukRegulations and Legislation for E-Commerce in the UK ©Patrick McGee
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Trading Standards
There must be:•The full name & geographic address of the business•Contact details including an email address•Membership of trade associations.•If you have been authorised to advertise or sell goods or services, details of the supervisory authority, e.g. financial services.•If online sales are subject to VAT, details of the VAT number.- If prices are referred to they must be clearly indicated together with delivery costs.Regulations and Legislation for E-Commerce in the UK ©Patrick McGee
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Trading Standards
For more detailed information please visit:
http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk
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Copyright
Q. How do you think copyright is obtained?
Q. How do social media platforms manage copyright?
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Consumer Credit Act 1974
The Consumer Credit Act 1974 regulates consumer credit and covers the following areas:
• content and form of credit agreements• method of calculating annual percentage rate (APR)• procedures relating to events of default, termination or
early settlement• credit Advertising• section 75 which gives you extra protection on items
costing over £100 and up to £30,000 paid by credit card
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Consumer Credit Act 1974
So thinking about your e-commerce operation:
Q. When would you consider offering credit to your
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