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LEGAL OBLIGATIONS FOR ONLINE BUSINESS
Every company must meet legal obligations when conducting
business online.
These are designed to protect company and its customers. Following
is discussion of some of these legal obligations.
PRIVACY
If a company saves contact and personal information from
customers, it is necessary under the privacy laws of many countries to
make customers aware of what is being collected. Company must also
clearly explain how it will use their information.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Companies may encounter intellectual property (IP) issues when
running online business, such as potential copyright and trademark
infringements. Governments around the world have dedicated agencies
that grant patents, register designs and trademarks, and provide protection
for intellectual property. When setting up online business, companies
should consult with these agencies to seek help and work out any IP rights
and obligations.
SPAM
Spam is electronic junk mail. It is used to send bulk unsolicited
promotional
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