In June 1999, the FTC held a workshop on U.S. Perspectives on Consumer Protection in the Global Electronic Marketplace. The Workshop brought together industry members, consumer advocates, academics, and domestic and foreign government officials, who grappled with many difficult questions: What information disclosures do online consumers need to make informed decisions? What are fair business practices online? What are appropriate roles for government and the private sector in securing effective consumer protection? For cross-border, business-to-consumer transactions, which countries’ laws should apply, and which countries’ courts should hear disputes? How can stakeholders best work together internationally to protect consumers?