[e-privacy] Fwd: JILT: New Rules for Anonymous Electronic Transactions? An Exploration of the Private Law Implications of Digital Anonymity

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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 at best-dep.minjus.nl

Professor Dr Corien Prins [2]
Professor of Law and Informatisation,
Tilburg University, The Netherlands
J.E.J.Prins at kub.nl


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.


http://elj.warwick.ac.uk/jilt/01-2/grijpink.html