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