Business and Personal Law

Chapter 19: Cyberlaw and E-Commerce

WebQuest

E-commerce is the process of conducting business using electronic means, especially the Internet. You can find out more about e-commerce by accessing the How Stuff Works Web site at
http://www.howstuffworks.com/ecommerce.htm .

In order to complete this WebQuest, learn more about e-commerce and the regulations that are being created in order to protect consumers.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Web site provides a wide variety of information on consumer product safety. Use the Search box to find information on e-commerce.
http://www.cpsc.gov/

The Federal Trade Commission provides information to protect consumers and businesses. Click on the Consumer Protection tab at the top of the page. Then click on one of the tabs on the bar below or check out What's New to find information that may be helpful in completing this WebQuest.
http://www.ftc.gov/

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