The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002. Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002. The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002, SI 2002/2013, incorporates the EU Electronic Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC into the law of the United Kingdom.[1] They apply to contracts concluded by electronic means over distance whereby the buyer is a consumer.
This subordinate legislation provides for rights of the consumer and provisions for which the seller is obliged to fulfill. Definition of a Consumer[edit] A Consumer is a "natural person who is acting for the purposes other than those of his trade, business or profession. File14640.pdf (application/pdf Object) File14635.pdf (application/pdf Object) OUT-LAW.COM by Pinsent Masons LLP. Introduction Whether your business is trading online or not, it is almost certainly affected by the E-Commerce Regulations which came into force in the UK in 2002.
They cover more than just e-commerce. The Regulations, properly called the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002, implement the EU's Electronic Commerce Directive 2000 into UK law. The Directive was introduced to clarify and harmonise the rules of online business throughout Europe with the aim of boosting consumer confidence. The Directive was passed in June 2000. LexUriServ.do (application/pdf Object)