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Consumer Protection Laws in E-commerce

by Daniel Smith 1,*
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FLPR  2019, 2; 1(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20190930
Received: 26 July 2019 / Accepted: 22 August 2019 / Published Online: 30 September 2019
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Abstract

The rapid growth of e-commerce has revolutionized the way consumers purchase goods and services. With this digital transformation, the protection of consumer rights has become a paramount concern. This paper explores the existing consumer protection laws in the realm of e-commerce, aiming to understand their effectiveness and limitations. It begins by examining the historical context of consumer protection legislation and how it has evolved to cater to the unique challenges posed by online transactions. The paper then delves into the key provisions of consumer protection laws, such as those concerning privacy, product quality, and dispute resolution mechanisms. By analyzing case studies and empirical research, this study assesses the impact of these laws on consumer behavior and the overall e-commerce ecosystem. It concludes with a critical evaluation of the current legal framework and proposes recommendations for enhancing consumer protection in the digital marketplace.

Keywords: Consumer Protection Laws, E-commerce, Online Transactions, Consumer Rights, Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.;
Copyright: © 2019 by Smith. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Smith, D. Consumer Protection Laws in E-commerce. Frontiers of Law & Policy Research, 2019, 1, 2. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20190930
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Smith D. Consumer Protection Laws in E-commerce. Frontiers of Law & Policy Research; 2019, 1(1):2. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20190930
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Smith, Daniel 2019. "Consumer Protection Laws in E-commerce" Frontiers of Law & Policy Research 1, no.1:2. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20190930
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Smith, D. (2019). Consumer Protection Laws in E-commerce. Frontiers of Law & Policy Research, 1(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20190930

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