Internet and Electronic Commerce Law in the European Union

John Dickie is a legal consultant and a former lecturer in law at the University of Leicester.

the book provides a valuable overview of European Union's Internet and e-commerce law...the book can be recommened as a 'rough guide' to Internet and Electronic Commerce Law in the European Union. Kamiel J Koelman, University of Amsterdam Digital Technology Law Journal July 2001 the book heralds a new line of European legal literature John Dickie masterly puts the legal aspects of the Information Society and electronic commerce in a nutshell. It is recommended for all those interested in the future. Georgios I. Arnokouros European Review of Private Law September 2002 .the beginner will find a well-structured introduction to the legal areas important to e-commerce law, while the advanced reader will be stimulated to deepen his knowledge and to catch up with the latest developments. Toralf Noeding Communications Law Journal September 2002 Dickie marshals his evidence meticulously and makes his points carefully, illustrating them with examples of case law. Roger Whitehead eComWatch 1 September 2002 ..an excellent book... the most comprehensive published discussion of the important laws addressing e-commerce issues emerging from the European Union to datean essential tool for scholars, business planners, and consumer advocates interested in the field. James P Nehf Columbia Law Review September 2002 ..lawyers wanting an introduction to a complex and confusing area before monitoring specific European developments will find this book very useful. Simon Stokes Computer Law and Security Report September 2002 This book will be of interest to all those engaged with Union and Internet law, whether from an academic, commercial or policy perspective. The Review Editor European Sources Online September 2002 After reading this book, one definitely realises the importance of e-commerce and the need to control unwanted activities. The author has vividly portrayed the significant contribution made by the Community in solving this problem. Aashit Shah European Intellectual Property Review September 2002 a valuable tool to get an overview of the initiatives taken on a European level to create a legal framework for electronic commerce. Rob van Esch, University of Leiden EDI Law Review February 2003

• Part 1 Introduction: the nature and growth of electronic communication; legal issues in electronic communication; community regulation of electronic commerce; community activity in a global context. Part 2 Financial services and taxation: draft directive on the distance marketing of financial services; draft directives on electronic money institutions; electronic payment systems; paying across borders within the community; connected lender liability; tax law - goods or services?, import and export. Part 3 Draft directive on electronic commerce: establishment and information requirements; commercial communications; electronic contracts; liability of intermediaries; implementation and enforcement; derogations; the advisory committee. Part 4 Cryptography and the draft directive on electronic signatures: functioning of electronic signatures; draft directive on electronic signatures. Part 5 Copyright: introduction; draft directive on copyright in the information society - right of communication to the public, distribution right, exceptions to the restricted acts in articles 2 and 3, technological measures and rights-management information; sanctions and remedies; application over time; amendments to prior directives; condition access services: in general, directive on conditional access services. Part 6 Data protection: introduction; directive on data protection; transfers of data to third countries. Part 7 Commercial communications: commission initiatives; treaty rules on free movement of goods and services; the directive on misleading advertising. Part 8 Consumer protection and conflicts of law: directive on unfair terms in consumer contracts; directive on consumer guarantees; directive on cross-border injunctions; conflicts of law - jurisdiction over contracts; choice of law in contracts; express choice of law; no choice of law clause; jurisdiction over non-contractual disputes. Part 9 The directive on distance contracts: introduction; definitions - "consumer", "distance contract"; exclusions; mandatory nature; prior information; written confirmation of information; right of withdrawal; restrictions on the use of distance communication; enforcement; transposition. Part 10 Conclusions - foci and futures: future directions; a traditional legal framework for electronic commerce or a "brave new world"?; concluding summary. Appendices: Directive 97/7 on the protection of consumers in respect of distance contracts; proposal for a European parliament and council directive on certain legal aspects of electronic commerce in the internal market.