Digital Consent And Article 147 Of The Civil Code

Digital platforms have fundamentally transformed contracting practices, condensing user consent into a single click that masks extensive, non-negotiable obligations buried in lengthy terms of service. This article scrutinizes the legal validity of electronic consent under Egypt's Civil Code Article 147, which declares contracts as the law of the parties, while referencing Court of Cassation precedents, Article 149 on adhesion contracts, and international standards like the EU's GDPR. As platforms dominate daily life—from social media to e-commerce, the tension between traditional contractual freedom and digital realities demands urgent judicial and legislative adaptation.

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