Regulations

• Laws and Taxation
• Privacy and Security
• Export and Import

For basic information on regulations concerning small businesses please refer to Session 5. You will find that, in general, all laws that apply to traditional commerce apply equally in an electronic environment. This section provides links to sites that have more information on E-business.

Laws and Taxation

• Canada Revenue Agency Provides information on electronic commerce and tax administration in Canada.
• Resources And Regulations In E-commerce This Info-Guide outlines important regulations related to e-commerce and reviews valuable government and non-government resources.

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Privacy and Security

• Guide for Businesses and Organizations to Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act This guide helps businesses understand and meet their new obligations under Part 1 of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Resource centre: Provincial / Territorial Privacy Laws, Oversight Offices and Government Organizations.
• Principles of Consumer Protection for Electronic Commerce: A Canadian Framework The principles in this document are intended to guide the actions of businesses, consumers and governments within Canada in the development of a consumer protection framework for electronic commerce over open networks, including the Internet.
• ebiz Integration Resources Tools for the creation and smooth functioning of an online business, including topics such as Cyberlaw, internet security, email, and Web site design.

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Export and Import

• Export and Import Controls Bureau The application of export rules is the same in the electronic world. The Export Controls Division of the Department of International Trade Canada administers export Permits.
• e-business Trade Roadmap The e-business Trade Roadmap is geared to small and medium-sized enterprises who, as a result of establishing a Web site, are potential exporters of products or services. The Roadmap is mainly a series of hyperlinks to public and private sector Web sites that focus on Internet-based international trade transactions.

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