Section 2Sec./Art. 2

Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote and maintain a robust electronic commerce (e-commerce) environment in the country by building trust between online merchants and online consumers. The State recognizes the value and potential of the digital economy to increase competition and improve productivity. Toward this end, the State shall guarantee effective regulation of e-commerce to protect consumer rights and data privacy, encourage innovation, promote competition, secure internet transactions, uphold intellectual property rights, ensure product standards and safety compliance, and observe environmental sustainability.