E-Commerce Websites - Key Requirements, Recent Developments & Regulatory Risks

Introduction

With many brick-and-mortar stores having been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are increasingly establishing a digital presence via e-commerce websites.

It is therefore unsurprising that regulators such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (‘ICO’) and Competition and Markets Authority (‘CMA’) are now turning their attention to businesses’ compliance with applicable e-commerce laws.

Taking into account recent developments, such as the CJEU’s decision in Schrems II, the ICO’s updated guidance on the use of cookies, and the implications of the EU’s ‘New Deal’ or ‘Omnibus’ Directive, this webinar will consider key practical considerations and frequently overlooked requirements that businesses in the UK will need to address when starting up and maintaining online websites for the sale of goods and services to consumers, as well as practical solutions to manage and mitigate regulatory risks.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Intellectual property and data protection considerations when working with web developers (including international transfers of personal data via remote access)
• Information that must be stated on e-commerce websites that target consumers under applicable regulations, including the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002, the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, and the UK General Data Protection Regulation
• Drafting appropriate terms of sale to consumers and terms of website use
• Ensuring privacy and cookie notices are compliant with the latest regulatory guidance
• Enforcement powers of regulators
• Likely developments in this area

This webinar was recorded on 19th January 2022