Consumer Protection in the Age of the 'Information Economy'
Consumer Protection in the Age of the 'Information Economy'

Author: Jane K. Winn

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-05-23

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 131716119X

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To date, there have been few theoretical inquiries into the relationship between the technological innovation and basic objectives of consumer protection laws. This book addresses this need by considering the impact of technological innovation on the foundations of consumer advocacy, contracting behaviour, control over intellectual capital and information privacy. The collection presents a unique and timely perspective on these issues. The authors, internationally renowned experts, from diverse areas such as consumer issues in technology markets, contract, and intellectual property provide a fresh perspective on these topics. Contributions provide novel approaches to the question of what consumer protection might consist of in the context of technological innovation. The book will be a valuable resource to academics and researchers in law and public policy and is easily accessible to graduate and undergraduate students working in these areas.

Consumer Protection in the 21st Century: A Global Perspective
Consumer Protection in the 21st Century: A Global Perspective

Author: William Vukowich

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2021-10-25

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13: 9004478256

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This comprehensive work covers the consumer protection laws and policies of governing bodies around the world. By presenting materials from edited laws, directives, courts cases, administrative regulations, and commission studies, the author explores the different approaches to the regulation of advertising, sales practices, credit, and product safety and quality. The methods by which consumer protection laws are enforced at the public and private level are also examined. Published under the Transnational Publishers imprint.

Updating the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection for the Digital Age
Updating the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection for the Digital Age

Author: Jeremy Malcolm

Publisher: Consumers International

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 0956994377

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The United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection are an influential declaration of best practices in consumer protection law and policy. But as they were last amended in 1999, they are now overdue for an update - not least in areas where advances in technology have affected consumers, such as access to knowledge, Internet and telecommunications services, e-commerce, and digital products and services. Consumers International (CI), as the global campaigning voice for consumers, is well placed to make recommendations about what amendments should be made to address these new and emerging areas of consumer rights. This publication - which is a companion volume to a broader set of amendments developed by CI - explains our reasoning behind those proposed amendments that particularly affect consumers in the digital age. A focus of this volume - and of the Guidelines themselves - is on how effective consumer laws and policies can benefit consumers in developing and emerging economies. As such, in-depth analysis is provided of how the proposed amendments relate to consumers in India, Brazil and South Africa, either by reflecting existing best practices in those countries, or by shining light on problem areas that the proposed amendments could help address.