Legal Challenges of E-commerce in Kuwait during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hebah Nassar Alkhaldi
PhD Researcher – University of Leeds – UK
Abstract:
E-commerce in Kuwait faces many hurdles. COVID-19 has increased the size of these hurdles and amplified the urgency of overcoming them. This article discusses and analyses these issues in light of the sudden and necessary shift in business to adopt e-commerce because of the lockdowns caused by the pandemic. This study uses documentary research as a methodology to discuss the major e-commerce issues caused by weak cyberspace laws and COVID-19, which consist of technical issues, trust and confidence, social and cultural issues, consumer protection, and cybersecurity.
The paper will consider the above issues as they relate to Kuwaiti laws, identifying the reasons behind each issue and the shortcomings in the laws. This study recommends development of all areas of cyberspace to keep up with the fast pace of technology, a reformation of the laws, and a campaign to raise awareness amongst Kuwait citizens on the possible threats and how to avoid them.
Keywords: Cyberspace, Electronic Transaction, Threats, Cybersecurity, Consumer Protection.