The law applying to trade through digital means arises in a number of contexts. Consumer law, data protection, intellectual property and general contract law are all applicable to commercial activity undertaken by means of digital platforms and tools. Increasingly, bespoke legislation is being enacted to address the unique issues that may arise in digital trade. This subtopic examines these, in the context of legal considerations that arise as a result of trading online and other specific issues which the digital era presents more generally for businesses operating online.
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