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Canadian code of practice for consumer protection in electronic commerce

Publication Year

2004

Author(s)

  • Consumer Measures Committee
  • Working Group on Electronic Commerce and Consumers

Topic

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Canadian code of practice for consumer protection in electronic commerce

Description

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Also available in French under the title : Code canadien de pratiques pour la protection des consommateurs dans le commerce électronique

Contents:

  • Definitions
  • Principle 1: Information Provision
  • Principle 2: Language
  • Principle 3: Contract Formation and Fulfilment
  • Principle 4: Online Privacy
  • Principle 5: Security of Payment and Personal Information
  • Principle 6: Redress
  • Principle 7: Unsolicited E-mail
  • Principle 8: Communications with Children
  • Appendix 1: Working Group on Electronic Commerce and Consumers
  • Appendix 2: E-Commerce Leaders Code Review Committee
  • Appendix 3: Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information

Publisher

Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada

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