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