Ecuador

Law on E-commerce, Electronic Signatures and Data Messages

Year of current version:	2002
Date of entry into force of original text:	April 17, 2002
Date of Text (Enacted):	April 17, 2002
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Notes:	Article 1 states that the purpose of the Electronic Commerce Law is to regulate: '...data messages, electronic signatures, certification services, e-commerce and telematics, electronic service through information networks, including electronic commerce and protection of users of these systems.' For provisions relating to Intellectual Property, see: Title II Electronic signatures, electronic signature certificates, Certification Bodies, promotion agencies, electronic services, and regulatory and monitoring of certification bodies. Title III Electronic services, e-commerce and telematics, user rights and public instruments. Chapter III Rights of users or consumers of electronic services. Title V Computer crimes General Provisions.
Available Texts:
Spanish	Ley de Comercio Electrónico, Firmas Electrónicas y Mensajes de Datos
WIPO Lex No.:	EC042