This course is part of a fulll-year module offering a comprehensive introduction to the legal framework governing digital e-commerce and technology contracts.
This first course will focus on the law applying to consumer-facing online transactions in the EU market, looking at e-commerce and the legal issues arising in B2C relationships: identifying B2C transactions, the applicable law and jurisdiction in cross-border transactions, understanding EU consumer protection mechanisms, and assessing the liability of online platforms and digital intermediaries towards consumers.
As e-commerce is inherently cross-border, students will first acquire the tools to identify the applicable law and competent jurisdiction in international disputes. The course then provides a thorough analysis of EU consumer protection law: protection against unfair contract terms, unfair commercial practices, and the rights available to consumers when goods or services fail to conform to their description or are defective. Finally, the course addresses the dedicated dispute resolution tools