European directive will enhance shoppers’ rights on internet

AN END to pre-ticked boxes and at least one fee-free way of paying for goods online should make internet shopping easier.

Despite the growth of internet shopping, which has doubled in the last six years, many consumers are put off by fear of losing their money or being unable to exchange goods.

Now the way has been opened for safe and easy online shopping following agreement between member states and the European Parliament on an updated Consumer Rights Directive.