Sally and Wiremu are organising to set up an online only company selling toys. They have done a business plan, obtained finance, sorted out suppliers and logistics, leased a warehouse in the company name, and are close to starting to market the business.
They have come to you for some last minute legal advice, and asked you to send your advice to them in an email.
In your written response, set out ALL the legal issues they need to consider, but in particular, include your response to these issues:
1. What are the differences between online and “paper based” contracts?
2. What privacy and/or data collection issues should they be worried about and why?
3. How do the Fair Trading Act and Consumer Guarantees Act cover what they are planning to sell?
4. Are Sally and Wiremu likely to have issues with emails and/or social media? Explain your answer.