E-Commerce and the Digital Divide Legal Implications for Global Consumer Access
E-Commerce, Digital Divide, Consumer Protection, Legal Implications, Access to Technology, India, Digital Literacy, Rural Access, Socio-Economic Disparity, India, USA, Inclusive Legal Solutions.
The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed global markets, offering consumers unprecedented access to goods and services. However, this digital revolution has also exacerbated the digital divide, creating disparities in consumer access based on geography, socio-economic status, and technological infrastructure. Legal frameworks governing e-commerce, while advancing consumer protection, often fail to address the barriers faced by marginalized groups in accessing digital markets. This paper examines the legal implications of the digital divide in e-commerce, focusing on issues such as internet access, digital literacy, data privacy, and consumer rights. It explores how current e-commerce regulations in different jurisdictions, particularly in India and the USA, are adapting to ensure equitable access. The paper further discusses the role of governments and private entities in bridging the digital divide, emphasizing the need for inclusive legal solutions that protect all consumers, especially vulnerable populations. By analyzing case studies, judicial pronouncements, and policy developments, the study proposes a framework for ensuring that e-commerce growth does not leave behind those at the margins of the digital economy.
"E-Commerce and the Digital Divide Legal Implications for Global Consumer Access", TIJER - TIJER - INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL (www.TIJER.org), ISSN:2349-9249, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no.a417-a434, April-2025, Available :https://tijer.org/TIJER/papers/TIJER2504065.pdf
Volume 12
Issue 4,
April-2025
Pages : a417-a434
Paper Reg. ID: TIJER_157414
Published Paper Id: TIJER2504065
Downloads: 000285
Research Area: Commerce All
Country: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
ISSN: 2349-9249 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.57 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2014
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