SECUR> New Rules for Anonymous Electronic Transactions

**************************************************************
Net Happenings - From Educational CyberPlayGround
**************************************************************

New Rules for Anonymous Electronic Transactions?
An Exploration of the Private Law Implications of Digital Anonymity
http://elj.warwick.ac.uk/jilt/01-2/grijpink.html

Contents

Abstract

1. Introduction
2. Key Question
  2.1 Explanation
3. Anonymity: A Question of Degree
4. The Social Significance of Anonymity
5. The Legal Implications of Absolute Anonymity Under Private Law
  5.1 Absolute Anonymity Under Contract Law
    5.1.1 Absolutely Anonymous Electronic Contracts
    5.1.2 Problems Concerning the Implementation of an
       Absolutely Anonymous Contract
  5.2 Absolute Anonymity Under the Law of Property
6. Semi-Anonymity
  6.1 Semi-Anonymity Under Contract Law
    6.1.1 Semi-Anonymous Contracts
    6.1.2 Problems Concerning the Implementation of the
       Semi-Anonymous Contract
  6.2 Semi-Anonymity Under Property Law
7. Are New Legal Structures Desirable?
  7.1 Prevention or Cure
  7.2 Legislation or Self-Regulation
  7.3 Renovation or Building From Scratch
 8. Conclusion
Notes and References
Download

New Rules for Anonymous Electronic Transactions? An Exploration of the
Private Law Implications of Digital Anonymity [1]

Dr Jan Grijpink
Principal Adviser,
Dutch Ministry of Justice
jgrijpin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Professor Dr Corien Prins [2]
Professor of Law and Informatisation,
Tilburg University, The Netherlands
J.E.J.Prins@xxxxxx

Abstract

For various reasons, most prominently privacy considerations, consumers on
the Internet become reluctant to reveal their true identity. Different
techniques and services have recently been developed which make Internet
activities, such as surfing, anonymous. Facilities are also available to
provide individuals with a pseudo-identity. This article explores the
status of anonymous electronic transactions under the Dutch private law
system and analyses whether new legal rules are required to protect
consumer interests.

Keywords: Anonymity, Semi-anonymity, Pseudo Identity, Private Law, Privacy,
Smartcards, International Regulation, Intermediary, Self-regulation,
Legislation, Consumer Protection.

This is a Refereed article published on 2 July 2001.

Citation: Grijpink J H A M and Prins J E J , 'New Rules for Anonymous
Electronic Transactions? An Exploration of the Private Law Implications of
Digital Anonymity', 2001 (2) The Journal of Information, Law and Technology
(JILT) . <http://elj.warwick.ac.uk/jilt/01-2/grijpink.html>

**************************************************************
The Net Happenings mailing list is a service of
Educational CyberPlayGround - http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/
**************************************************************
Linking and Announcements For Net Happenings are provided
by http://www.EricWard.com and http://www.URLwire.com
**************************************************************
If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, or
would like to sponsor the Net Happenings service -
<http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/Subguidelines.html>

Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Change Email Preferences -
<http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/NetHappenings.html>
**************************************************************

Other related posts: