Report
Consumer vulnerability in the digital age
Publisher
Digital platforms
Consumer behaviour
Electronic commerce
Vulnerable people
Digital literacy
Communications regulation
Consumer protection
Description
Protecting consumers when they are most vulnerable has long been a core focus of consumer policy. This report first discusses the nature and scale of consumer vulnerability in the digital age, including its evolving conceptualisation, the role of emerging digital trends, and implications for consumer policy. It finds that in the digital age, vulnerability may be experienced not only by some consumers, but increasingly by most, if not all, consumers. Accordingly, it sets out several measures to address the vulnerability of specific consumer groups and all consumers, and concludes with avenues for more research on the topic.
Publication Details
DOI:
10.1787/4d013cc5-en
Copyright:
OECD 2023
License type:
All Rights Reserved
Access Rights Type:
open
Series:
OECD Digital Economy Paper 355
Post date:
29 Jun 2023