PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS IN ONLINE TRANSACTIONS

Abstract

The Internet has introduced a new chapter in the global economy or digital economy. Not only in the education or social sector, now economic activities also use the internet as a medium of trade and communication. As an example that is currently rife, namely electronic commerce or electronic commerce (e-commerce), which is a medium of transaction for producers and consumers. Transaction activities using e-commerce are very popular among people today because transactions can be done easily. But behind the convenience of online transactions, there are many frauds committed by irresponsible individuals from both sellers and buyers. The method in this studi uses the literature review method. Therefore, there is a law that protects consumers in online transactions so that security when online transactions are maintained properly, namely through consumer protection Act and Electronic Information and Transactions Act.