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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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Same Phone, Same Location, Same Product: Zepto's Different Prices Go Viral
A post showing different pricing for the same drink on a quick commerce app across two similar devices has sparked a fresh discussion on social media.
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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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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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10 Strange 'Dark Voids' Appear Over Remote Island Near Antarctica in Rare Satellite View
A rare NASA satellite image shows 10 sharply defined “dark voids” above Heard Island, a volcanic peak in the southern Indian Ocean. Formed by von Kármán vortices bent nearly 90 degrees by fierce westerly winds, the striking gaps pierce thick cloud cover, offering a vivid glimpse of nature’s intricate atmospheric patterns from space.
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NSF’s DKIST Captures Sharpest-Ever Images of Fine Solar Magnetic Striations
Using the NSF’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, scientists have captured the most detailed views of the Sun’s surface ever recorded. The new observations reveal ultra-narrow magnetic striations only 20 kilometers wide, etched into solar granules. These light and dark bands reflect subtle variations in magnetic field strength. Researchers say ...
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Centre Orders E-Commerce Platforms To Self-Audit To Identify "Dark Patterns"
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to identify and eliminate "dark patterns", deceptive design practices that mislead consumers into unintended actions.
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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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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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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.
-
"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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Same Phone, Same Location, Same Product: Zepto's Different Prices Go Viral
A post showing different pricing for the same drink on a quick commerce app across two similar devices has sparked a fresh discussion on social media.
-
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.
-
Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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10 Strange 'Dark Voids' Appear Over Remote Island Near Antarctica in Rare Satellite View
A rare NASA satellite image shows 10 sharply defined “dark voids” above Heard Island, a volcanic peak in the southern Indian Ocean. Formed by von Kármán vortices bent nearly 90 degrees by fierce westerly winds, the striking gaps pierce thick cloud cover, offering a vivid glimpse of nature’s intricate atmospheric patterns from space.
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NSF’s DKIST Captures Sharpest-Ever Images of Fine Solar Magnetic Striations
Using the NSF’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, scientists have captured the most detailed views of the Sun’s surface ever recorded. The new observations reveal ultra-narrow magnetic striations only 20 kilometers wide, etched into solar granules. These light and dark bands reflect subtle variations in magnetic field strength. Researchers say ...
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Centre Orders E-Commerce Platforms To Self-Audit To Identify "Dark Patterns"
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to identify and eliminate "dark patterns", deceptive design practices that mislead consumers into unintended actions.
-
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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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.
