1. 1998-09-04Alex Verrijn-Stuart, IFIP 19981 CEPIS Position Statement On Electronic Commerce Alex Verrijn-Stuart University of Leiden, NL +31 71 527 7131 verrynstuart@rulcri.leidenuniv.nl http://www.wi.leidenuniv.nl/~verrynst

2. 1998-09-04Alex Verrijn-Stuart, IFIP 19982 Electronic Commerce Why a Statement? n A lot is going on n Nobody knows what is really happening n Politicians ask for advice n CEPIS cannot give simple answers...... But can point out areas of importance

3. 1998-09-04Alex Verrijn-Stuart, IFIP 19983 CEPIS Electronic Commerce Recommendations n E-Commerce considered beneficial! n Related regulation to be instituted wisely: – Avoid the strongest parties dictating the rules – Provide quality guarantees for public information – Protect from misleading and unsolicited marketing information – Secure transactions and keep them enforceable – Make all parties (especially non-experts) aware of benefits and risks

4. 1998-09-04Alex Verrijn-Stuart, IFIP 19984 CEPIS Electronic Commerce Recommendations (cont’d) n Messages to be ensured anonymity n Governments: Suitable legislation to be passed and harmonized n Professional Societies: Good practices to be promoted

5. 1998-09-04Alex Verrijn-Stuart, IFIP 19985 CEPIS Position Statement n Detail refers to: – Equitable and consistent taxation (VAT, etc.) – Effective international legal enforceability – Institution of international complaints boards (to protect individuals)

6. 1998-09-04Alex Verrijn-Stuart, IFIP 19986 Link to ISO Standards? n Cross-sectoral concerns n Payment methods, etc. Message: For practical standards to be effective, international harmonization is essential

7. 1998-09-04Alex Verrijn-Stuart, IFIP 19987 For Further Information n Alex Verrijn-Stuart University of Leiden, NL +31 71 527 7131 verrynstuart@rulcri.leidenuniv.nl http://www.wi.leidenuniv.nl/~verrynst/cepislsi.html