1) E-commerce has led to legal issues as business and consumers increasingly conduct transactions online. Security concerns make people reluctant to do online business.
2) Laws are needed to provide predictability for online transactions and protect internet users. The UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce establishes rules for forming legally-valid electronic contracts across jurisdictions.
3) The Model Law aims to validate electronic contracts, define electronic writings and signatures, and support the use of computer evidence in legal proceedings. This framework makes online business transactions more consistent and predictable.