CEPIS Position Statement On Electronic Commerce

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CEPIS Position Statement On Electronic Commerce

• Alex Verrijn-StuartUniversity of Leiden, NL31
  71 527 7131verrynstuart_at_rulcri.leidenuniv.nlhttp
  //www.wi.leidenuniv.nl/verrynst

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Electronic CommerceWhy a Statement?

• A lot is going on
• Nobody knows what is really happening
• Politicians ask for advice
• CEPIS cannot give simple answers ...... But can
  point out areas of importance

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CEPIS Electronic Commerce Recommendations

• E-Commerce considered beneficial!
• Related regulation to be instituted wisely
• Avoid the strongest parties dictating the rules
• Provide quality guarantees for public information
• Protect from misleading and unsolicited marketing
  information
• Secure transactions and keep them enforceable
• Make all parties (especially non-experts) aware
  of benefits and risks

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CEPIS Electronic Commerce Recommendations (contd)

• Messages to be ensured anonymity
• Governments Suitable legislation to be passed
  and harmonized
• Professional Societies Good practices to be
  promoted

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CEPIS Position Statement

• Detail refers to
• Equitable and consistent taxation (VAT, etc.)
• Effective international legal enforceability
• Institution of international complaints boards
  (to protect individuals)

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Link to ISO Standards?

• Cross-sectoral concerns
• Payment methods, etc.Message For practical
  standards to be effective, international
  harmonization is essential

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For Further Information

• Alex Verrijn-StuartUniversity of Leiden, NL31
  71 527 7131verrynstuart_at_rulcri.leidenuniv.nlhttp
  //www.wi.leidenuniv.nl/verrynst/cepislsi.html