Regulation

 

Complying with regulations

*     So as to avoid penalties

*     So that your rights are enforceable

 

Distance Selling

 

Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000

<www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2000/20002334.htm>

 

Detailed rules on content of Aselling@ web pages

 

Data Protection

 

Data Protection Act 1998 <www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980029.htm>

Information Commissioner: <www.dataprotection.gov.uk/>

 

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Consumer Credit Act 1974

 

Formalities for credit agreements

Financial protections for cardholders

 

Special cases

 

Share dealing, insurance, banking, gambling,  prescription drugs, pornography, tobacco, alcohol, fireworks, guns, etc

 

Value Added Tax