### Question
What does electronic commerce mean?


### Answer
**Electronic commerce** has the following meaning in *41 U.S.C. § 2301*:

> electronic techniques for accomplishing business transactions, including electronic mail or messaging, World Wide Web technology, electronic bulletin boards, purchase cards, electronic funds transfers, and electronic data interchange

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 2301*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Federal Procurement Policy > Division B-Office of Federal Procurement Policy > CHAPTER 23-MISCELLANEOUS**

