Over 1,200 UK shopping websites shut down: “More than 1,200 illegal internet shopping websites that have made millions of pounds for criminals have been shut down by Scotland Yard in the biggest operation of its…
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European Commission will tackle differential web pricing: “The European Commission will investigate and take action to stop online traders from charging consumers different prices based on an analysis of their web surfing habits or location.”…
EU – Europe's growing army of bloggers and social networkers can generate new services and growth: “(Europa) A study says that European interactive websites like video sharing sites and blogs are growing, generating revenue for…
EU – 60% of cross border internet shopping orders are refused, says new study: “(RAPID) There are widespread problems with refusals of orders for EU consumers trying to purchase goods online in another Member state,…
Guide to EU small claims procedure for cross-border disputes below €2,000: “A consumer protection group has published a guide to taking legal action against anybody in the European Union for a fixed cost and without…
ECJ says online retailers can almost never charge for use made of returned goods: “Online retailers can only charge a consumer for the use they made of a product which they then returned if it…
Encouraging European e-commerce: “Posted by Simon Hampton, Director of European Public Policy and Government Relations Europe benefits from a single currency and a single market, yet few Europeans use the Internet to shop for deals…
EU – Barriers to E-commerce: “(RAPID) A new report on Barriers to E-commerce, presented by EU Consumer Commissioner Meglena Kuneva, shows that online shopping is increasingly popular in the EU, but warns that barriers to…
As if others like Jet2.com comply…. Budget airlines break new rules on opt-in website pricing: “Budget airlines Ryanair and easyJet are failing to comply with European laws that ban pre-checked boxes on websites that sell…
ECJ says websites need phone numbers or web forms: “Companies have to provide a means of contact on their websites in addition to their postal and email addresses, the European Court of Justice has ruled….