3. As a provider of online products and services, you are bound by consumer protection rules and regulations and if you violate them, you can be subjected to the same fines. Rules and Regulations Governing Online Commercial Activity
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5. Anyone who uses the web as a consumer is protected from unethical business practices by Consumer Protection legislation . Consumer Protection Act – Ontario
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8. Competition Act The Competition Act defines which marketing practices are illegal in Canada. The Act is enforced by the Competition Bureau, and is applicable in an electronic environment.
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12. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) applies to businesses and it means that you must have consent to collect, use or disclose information.
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14. Intellectual Property Intellectual Property (IP) is an area of law that protects ideas. With respect to the Internet, there are generally four areas of Intellectual Property: Copyright, Trademarks, Domain Names, and Patents.
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16. Code of Practice for Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce The Code is intended to establish benchmarks for good business practices for merchants conducting commercial activities with consumers online.
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20. What are some common security concerns you have as an online consumer?