Press Release: EU Commissioner David Byrne welcomes adoption of OECD guidelines for consumer protection in electronic commerce

Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce
The OECD adopted on 9.12.99 a Recommendation on guidelines for consumer protection in electronic commerce. The fundamental principle is that consumers who engage in electronic commerce should enjoy the same level of protection that they would have in off-line transactions. The guidelines reflect closely EU consumer protection regulations and principles, and will play a major role in assisting governments, businesses and consumer organisations to develop and implement on-line consumer protection mechanisms without erecting barriers to trade.

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http://www.oecd.org/publications/e-book/9300023e.pdf [PDF] http://www.oecd.org/publications/e-book/9300023e.pdf [PDF]

http://www.oecd.org/media/release/nw99-121a.htm http://www1.oecd.org/media/release/nw99-121a.htm

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