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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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Bengaluru Man Calls Zoomcar "Straight-Up Scam", Company Responds
The user said, "It's a solid dark pattern that makes Zoomcar 'collect' money, and not be accountable for what ensues. Then, they just disappear And you can't get this money refunded either."
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Bengaluru Man Criticises Urban Company For 'Dark Subscription' Tactics, App Designer Responds
In his post, he accused Urban Company's app of using "dark patterns" - design tricks that can mislead users.
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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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Centre Bans 'Dark Patterns' On E-Commerce Platforms; Notifies Guidelines
In order to protect consumers' interest, the government has banned use of "dark patterns" on e-commerce platforms which intend to deceive customers or manipulate their choices.
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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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Government Asks E-Commerce Firms to Create Framework Against Dark Patterns: Consumer Affairs Secretary
The government has taken a serious note of 'dark patterns' and asked e-commerce firms to create a self-regulatory framework to stop such practices, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Singh said. The e-commerce sector has the largest contribution to dark patterns, and the framework will be created in the next two months.
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Rare Butterfly Genus Named After Lord Of The Rings Villain Sauron
A new species of butterflies with dark eye-like patterns on its orange wings have been given the name Sauron by scientists.
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Kareena Kapoor's Tie-Dye T-shirt And Jeans For A Casual Day Out Has Us Seeing Hearts
There's nothing we don't love about Kareena Kapoor's casual day style
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Google Accused of Tracking Data Without Users' Permission by US Justice Officials
A group of top US justice officials accused Google in lawsuits of tracking and profiting from users' location data, despite leading consumers to think they could protect their privacy on the tech giant's services.
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Good News Chocolate Lovers: Dark Chocolate Can Reduce Depression; Know Other Ways To Fight Depression
Dark chocolate is loaded with health benefits. Here is another reason to eat more chocolates. Dark chocolate can improve your mental health and reduce depression. Read here to know how and other ways to treat depression.
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Google Fit App Gains Improved Sleep Insights, Dark Theme in Update for Android, iOS
Google Fit now tracks users' sleep patterns from applications that share their data, thus, giving them a better sense of increasing or cutting their sleeping hours.
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Policymakers Sound Alarm On "Dark Patterns", Deceptive Web Design Trick
Two U.S. senators unveiled new legislation Tuesday targeting what they say are deceptive tricks, employed by websites and tech companies, that are designed to mislead or confuse Internet users into giving away their rights and choices as consumers.
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This Dermatologist-Recommended Simple Remedy Can Help You Get Rid Of Dark Spots, Skin Dullness And Pigmentation Forever!
Dermatologist Dr Kiran Lohia Sethi talks about an eating pattern that can help you get rid of tanning, pigmentation, dark spots, etc. Read here to know all about it.
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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.
-
Bengaluru Man Calls Zoomcar "Straight-Up Scam", Company Responds
The user said, "It's a solid dark pattern that makes Zoomcar 'collect' money, and not be accountable for what ensues. Then, they just disappear And you can't get this money refunded either."
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Bengaluru Man Criticises Urban Company For 'Dark Subscription' Tactics, App Designer Responds
In his post, he accused Urban Company's app of using "dark patterns" - design tricks that can mislead users.
-
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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Centre Bans 'Dark Patterns' On E-Commerce Platforms; Notifies Guidelines
In order to protect consumers' interest, the government has banned use of "dark patterns" on e-commerce platforms which intend to deceive customers or manipulate their choices.
-
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.
-
Government Asks E-Commerce Firms to Create Framework Against Dark Patterns: Consumer Affairs Secretary
The government has taken a serious note of 'dark patterns' and asked e-commerce firms to create a self-regulatory framework to stop such practices, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Singh said. The e-commerce sector has the largest contribution to dark patterns, and the framework will be created in the next two months.
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Rare Butterfly Genus Named After Lord Of The Rings Villain Sauron
A new species of butterflies with dark eye-like patterns on its orange wings have been given the name Sauron by scientists.
-
Kareena Kapoor's Tie-Dye T-shirt And Jeans For A Casual Day Out Has Us Seeing Hearts
There's nothing we don't love about Kareena Kapoor's casual day style
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Google Accused of Tracking Data Without Users' Permission by US Justice Officials
A group of top US justice officials accused Google in lawsuits of tracking and profiting from users' location data, despite leading consumers to think they could protect their privacy on the tech giant's services.
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Good News Chocolate Lovers: Dark Chocolate Can Reduce Depression; Know Other Ways To Fight Depression
Dark chocolate is loaded with health benefits. Here is another reason to eat more chocolates. Dark chocolate can improve your mental health and reduce depression. Read here to know how and other ways to treat depression.
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Google Fit App Gains Improved Sleep Insights, Dark Theme in Update for Android, iOS
Google Fit now tracks users' sleep patterns from applications that share their data, thus, giving them a better sense of increasing or cutting their sleeping hours.
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Policymakers Sound Alarm On "Dark Patterns", Deceptive Web Design Trick
Two U.S. senators unveiled new legislation Tuesday targeting what they say are deceptive tricks, employed by websites and tech companies, that are designed to mislead or confuse Internet users into giving away their rights and choices as consumers.
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This Dermatologist-Recommended Simple Remedy Can Help You Get Rid Of Dark Spots, Skin Dullness And Pigmentation Forever!
Dermatologist Dr Kiran Lohia Sethi talks about an eating pattern that can help you get rid of tanning, pigmentation, dark spots, etc. Read here to know all about it.
