MEP urges resolution of barriers to e-commerce

Concerns Irish businesses have about engaging in e-commerce and other online business activities must be addressed. That was one of the pieces of advice from the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week [Sept '14]. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says Ireland has a tech savvy population who see the benefits of e-commerce. However he says they have real concerns about the protection of online data, the use of e-signatures and the ability to get complaints dealt with online. Mr Kelly told EuroParlRadio that these issues are putting off businesses from engaging in e-commerce activities.