Legal issues versus ethical lssues Codes of Ethics: Useful guidelines for a corporate Web polIcy. Make sure that Web content and activity comply with the laws in other countries Make sure that Web content and activity comply with the laws in other countries Make sure that the companys Web content policy is consistent with other company policies Appoint someone to monitor Internet legal and liability issues Have attorneys review Web content to make sure that there is nothing unethical, or illegal, on the company's Web site Electronic Commerce Prentice Hall 2006Electronic Commerce Prentice Hall © 2006 8 Legal Issues Versus Ethical Issues • Codes of Ethics: Useful guidelines for a corporate Web policy: – Make sure that Web content and activity comply with the laws in other countries – Make sure that Web content and activity comply with the laws in other countries – Make sure that the company’s Web content policy is consistent with other company policies – Appoint someone to monitor Internet legal and liability issues. – Have attorneys review Web content to make sure that there is nothing unethical, or illegal, on the company’s Web site