Supreme Court decision a blow to online consumers

In a decision released today, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected arguments made by CIPPIC and others that retailers should not be allowed to deny consumers the right to sue, through terms of sale imposed on consumers. The court further held that mere hyperlinking to such terms via the retailer's website, without bringing them to the attention of consumers, is sufficient to make them binding on consumers. Consumer groups swiftly denounced the decision, calling on legislatures to fill in the breach. CIPPIC News Release PIAC News Release