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PhysicsWallah And McAfee Fined Over 'Deceptive' Online Tricks Used On Customers
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has penalised edtech firm PhysicsWallah five lakh rupees and cybersecurity company McAfee one lakh rupees for using manipulative digital designs known as "dark patterns."
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26 Grocery And Online Shopping Apps Free From 'Dark Patterns'. See List
These 26 e-commerce players have conducted internal self-audits or third-party audits to identify, assess and eliminate any presence of dark patterns.
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"It Won't Happen Again": Zepto CEO Accepts Dark Pattern Was A Mistake
"When we started getting consistent negative feedback from consumers, we realised this isn't who we are. So we killed it," Aadit Palicha speaks about dark pattern.
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Extra Fee For Cash-On-Delivery? Minister Promises Crackdown On 'Dark Patterns'
Cracking down on 'dark patterns' employed by e-commerce companies, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has said firms that charge extra for cash-on-delivery will now face action.
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Dark Patterns: What They Are, Why You Should Worry, How To Stay Safe
Welcome to the murky world of dark patterns, a grey area between right and wrong full of tricks, half-truths, and outright lies to get you to buy goods you don't need or want, sign up for services you have no interest in.
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Dark Patterns In E-Commerce: Why It Matters To Indian Consumers
The Centre is working to address the issue of design strategies known as "dark patterns" that have come to dominate the digital consumer experience.
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Government Bans Use of 'Dark Patterns' on E-Commerce Platforms; Guidelines Issued
The government has banned the use of "dark patterns" on e-commerce platforms and a gazette notification was issued on November 30 by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). The rules are applicable to all platforms offering goods and services in India related to online commerce, and will also apply to advertisers and sellers. Dark patters...
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Government Launches Hackathon To Find Solution To Tackle 'Dark Patterns' On Some Online Platforms
The award will be distributed to the five winning teams on World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, 2024.
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PhysicsWallah And McAfee Fined Over 'Deceptive' Online Tricks Used On Customers
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has penalised edtech firm PhysicsWallah five lakh rupees and cybersecurity company McAfee one lakh rupees for using manipulative digital designs known as "dark patterns."
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26 Grocery And Online Shopping Apps Free From 'Dark Patterns'. See List
These 26 e-commerce players have conducted internal self-audits or third-party audits to identify, assess and eliminate any presence of dark patterns.
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"It Won't Happen Again": Zepto CEO Accepts Dark Pattern Was A Mistake
"When we started getting consistent negative feedback from consumers, we realised this isn't who we are. So we killed it," Aadit Palicha speaks about dark pattern.
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Extra Fee For Cash-On-Delivery? Minister Promises Crackdown On 'Dark Patterns'
Cracking down on 'dark patterns' employed by e-commerce companies, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has said firms that charge extra for cash-on-delivery will now face action.
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Dark Patterns: What They Are, Why You Should Worry, How To Stay Safe
Welcome to the murky world of dark patterns, a grey area between right and wrong full of tricks, half-truths, and outright lies to get you to buy goods you don't need or want, sign up for services you have no interest in.
-
Dark Patterns In E-Commerce: Why It Matters To Indian Consumers
The Centre is working to address the issue of design strategies known as "dark patterns" that have come to dominate the digital consumer experience.
-
Government Bans Use of 'Dark Patterns' on E-Commerce Platforms; Guidelines Issued
The government has banned the use of "dark patterns" on e-commerce platforms and a gazette notification was issued on November 30 by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). The rules are applicable to all platforms offering goods and services in India related to online commerce, and will also apply to advertisers and sellers. Dark patters...
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Government Launches Hackathon To Find Solution To Tackle 'Dark Patterns' On Some Online Platforms
The award will be distributed to the five winning teams on World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, 2024.
