The expansion of the Internet has also fostered the growth of the electronic commerce (e-commerce) industry. Consumers can now access an ever-expanding range of goods and services from around the globe at their convenience. These online shoppers are more readily able to “comparison shop”, thereby intensifying competition among businesses and pushing down prices.
As Internet accessibility continues to increase, there is a great deal of potential for e-commerce
to correspondingly rise. However, the online marketplace has also opened consumers up to identity theft, unlawful invasions of privacy, e-payment risks, and other computer- and Internet-related violations of their rights.