Legal Issues in E-Commerce

By: Dorothy McChesney and Leah Rosene

Throughout this website we provide information regarding legal issues in e-commerce.

Cybersecurity & Digital Risk Management

Cybersecurity protects businesses from attacks that can damage systems, steal data, and harm reputation.

Why Is It Important?

Cyber-attacks can disrupt operations, damage reputation, and cause financial loss.

Cyberattack Implications

Loss of productivity
Loss of reputation
Loss of revenue

Security Standards

OWASP Top Ten – Identifies major web vulnerabilities.
OWASP ASVS – Secure development checklist.
ISO/IEC 27001 – Information security management standard.

Common Cyber Threats

Data Breaches
Ransomware Attacks
Phishing & Brand Impersonation
Account Takeovers
Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks

Fraud & Website Protection

Fraud prevention protects finances and reputation.
Website security prevents unauthorized access.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property laws protect business innovations, branding, and creative works.

Copyright & Fair Use

Copyright protects creative works.
Fair Use allows limited use without permission.

Trademarks & Patents

Trademarks protect names, logos, slogans.
Patents protect inventions and processes.

Intellectual Property Infringement

Unauthorized use of protected content.

Unauthorized Resellers & Domain Abuse

Unauthorized product reselling
Domain spoofing
Typo squatting
Top-level domain scams

International Trade & Cross-Border Regulations

International trade laws ensure compliance when operating across borders.

Customs Duties

Taxes applied to internationally transported goods.

Import/Export Law Challenges

Regulatory changes
Sanctions and embargoes
Technology compliance
Required shipping documentation

Conflict of Laws

Personal jurisdiction issues
Choice of law in contracts
Enforcement of foreign judgments

Compliance with Foreign Regulations

Avoid financial penalties
Avoid legal disputes
Maintain reputation
Enable efficient customs clearance