Legal compliance improved in onine Shopping Sites

Internet shoppers are more aware of their rights and more online retailers are complying with consumer protection laws than previously, according to studies by consumer protection regulator the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

Out-Law.com reports that the OFT has carried out a survey of online shoppers and a study of online retail sites in a follow-up to research published in 2007 which showed that many consumers were ignorant of their rights and many sites broke consumer-protection laws. The report noted OFT said that it found improvements when it conducted follow-up research last year. According to the report, it said: 'Overall assumed compliance and information provision by online businesses has improved with more sites (89% in 2009 compared to 84% in 2006) now providing full geographical addresses, and fewer sites (26% in 2009 compared to 38% in 2006) imposing restrictions on cancellations.'
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