Regulatory

Any business with a website will need to comply with various rules and regulations. The nature of those rules and regulations will vary depending upon the type of website, including whether it has user-to-user functionality, is targeted at businesses or consumers and/or offers the sale or supply of goods and/or services.

For general guidance on the concept of digital regulation and the rules which apply in this context, see Practice Notes: Digital regulation and Telecommunications and Digital Regulatory Framework—UK and EU.

For more information about the types of rules and regulations applicable to the creation and operation of websites, see Practice Notes: Websites—compliance requirements and Online platforms—introduction. See also Online platforms (EU Law)—overview.

For a flowchart showing how to address regulatory and contractual issues when building or operating a website, see: Websites and the internet—issues to consider—flowchart. See also Practice Note: Online platforms—introduction.