Regulatory Alerts2000-08-09
Law No. 2000-83 of August 9, 2000 concerning Electronic Exchanges and E-commerce
The Tunisian legislative authorities enacted Law No. 2000-83 of August 9, 2000 to establish the comprehensive legal framework governing electronic exchanges and e-commerce. The legislation defines core terminology, mandates a National Electronic Certification Agency to authorize and supervise electronic certification service providers, and standardizes the legal validity of electronic documents and signatures. Furthermore, it codifies strict pre-contractual disclosure requirements, a 10-day consumer right of withdrawal, liability allocations for service providers and payment instrument holders, and cross-border mutual recognition protocols to ensure secure digital trade.
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