The SafeBuy Assurance Scheme
The
SafeBuy Assurance Scheme for web-based retailers is operated by Software Research
Ltd. Its Code of Practice is approved by the Office of Fair Trading.
Supporters
include Carphone Warehouse, the Institute of Directors and the Institute of
Direct Marketing.
The
Scheme, amongst other things, requires web retailers to:
- Adhere to the terms of the Sale
of Goods Act, the EU Distance Selling Regulations and the EU Directive on
Privacy and Electronic Communications;
- Conform to the Data Protection
Act 1998;
- Provide security for the processing
of credit card transactions;
- Include physical location and
contact details for themselves on their website;
- Display the total price consumers
must pay for goods including delivery costs and provide a clear explanation
of the delivery procedures;
- Advise the consumer if 'cookies'
are required for the processing of data;
- Not use 'spam' for marketing purposes;
- Avoid exploitation of children.
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