Regulatory Alerts2019-07-15
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Bahrain Electronic Commerce Law
The Kingdom of Bahrain enacted the Electronic Commerce Law to regulate online transactions, defining key terms, establishing the legal validity of electronic contracts, and mandating the registration of all electronic stores in the Commercial Register. The legislation imposes strict obligations on merchants regarding consumer protection, data privacy, accurate disclosure of terms and prices, and the issuance of invoices, while granting the Ministry of Industry and Commerce supervisory powers to monitor compliance and block non-compliant sites. The law outlines a comprehensive framework of administrative penalties, including fines and registration cancellation, as well as criminal sanctions for fraud and unauthorized operations, with a six-month grace period for existing businesses to regularize their status.
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