On July 10, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the results of two global internet sweeps that examined the prevalence of certain deceptive design practices, or “dark patterns,” within a ...

It’s happened to all of us. You’re browsing online and a pop-up appears, blocking the entire screen and urging you to enter your email in exchange for 10% off. You look for the “X” to close the window ...

Most subscription sites use "dark patterns" to influence customer behavior around subscriptions and personal data, according to a pair of new reports from global consumer protection groups. Dark ...

According to the statement, these 26 e-commerce players have conducted internal self-audits or third-party audits to identify, assess and eliminate any presence of dark patterns. "All 26 companies ...

At the IAPP Global Privacy Summit’s morning session "‘Deceptive Design—Reducing Harms Through Public Awareness," experts addressed the impact of a set of ...

New Delhi: As many as 26 top e-commerce companies, including Zepto, BigBasket and Zomato, have given an undertaking that their platforms are free from misleading claims and unfair trade practices that ...

A hot potato: The unsavory practice of using manipulative website design, known as dark patterns, to coerce people into making specific choices is worryingly popular. According to an FTC study that ...

Lecturer in Media Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. Te Herenga ...

78% of respondents reported encountering a nagging approach on these platforms, with repeated prompts such as requests for tips appearing frequently.

An industry group representing several major U.S. tech companies has opposed the Indian government’s proposal against dark patterns, which are used to deceive online users, and said the move would ...