14. Electronic Commerce

### __**What are the main components of the Geo-blocking Regulation?**__

* New rules entered into force on 3 December 2018, across the European Union which will end online discrimination on the basis of nationality or place of residence.
* The rules ensure that we no longer face unjustified barriers such as being re-routed back to a countryspecific website, or having to pay with a debit or credit card only from a certain country.
* Online sellers must treat all EU consumers equally regardless of where they choose to shop from

### __**The Services directive**__

This directive aims to remove the barriers to trade in services. It simplified the administrative procedures for service providers, enhanced the rights of consumers and businesses receiving services, and fostered cooperation among EU countries.

### __**What is the relation between the Geo-blocking Regulation and the Services Directive?**__

**Both aims to remove the barriers to trade in services. It simplified the administrative procedures for service providers, enhanced the rights of consumers and businesses receiving services,**

### __**What are electronically supplied services in practice?**__

Those which are delivered either via the internet or an electronic network which result in minimal or no human intervention to deliver that service to the end consumer.

* Online shops
* Online video services
* Online Audio services