Legal Literacy - This article discusses the rise of fraud in online buying and selling because there are still legal loopholes in the regulations governing online transactions in Indonesia and will discuss how consumers can take precautions to be safer in online transactions.
Buying and selling transactions have evolved over time and it is now possible to carry out transactions electronically. As we know, there are various types of electronic transactions (e-commerce). The platforms that facilitate it are also increasing over time. However, legal violations regarding this matter are also increasing with various types.
The sale and purchase agreement itself, according to article 1457 of the Civil Code, is an agreement between the seller and the buyer where the seller binds himself to transfer his ownership of an item to the buyer, and the buyer binds himself to pay the price of the item. Regarding the validity of an agreement, we must look at article 1320 of the Civil Code which regulates the conditions for a valid agreement, including:
- Agreement of the parties
- Capacity to make an agreement
- A specific thing
- A lawful cause
Online buying and selling transactions can also be linked to Law No. 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information Technology (ITE) and to protect consumer interests, article 28 paragraph 1 of Law No. 11 of 2008 concerning ITE was created…
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