Context: Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister will hold a high-level meeting with major e-commerce stakeholders to address concerns regarding dark patterns—a growing digital consumer rights issue. About Dark Patterns: What are Dark Patterns? Dark patterns are deceptive interface designs used in websites or apps to trick or manipulate users into making decisions they would …
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Source: TH Context: A study revealed that 52 out of the top 53 Indian apps use deceptive design practices called dark patterns, affecting user autonomy and informed decision-making. These apps, including popular ones like Netflix, Ola, and Swiggy, employ tactics such as privacy deception, interface interference, drip pricing, and false urgency. The study highlighted that …
Source: TH Context: The Ministry of Civil Aviation in India is addressing deceptive online practices by airlines and travel agents (such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, and MakeMyTrip), which have been termed “cybercrime.” These practices, known as “dark patterns,” trick consumers into making unintended purchases while booking flight tickets. More about Dark Pattern: Draft …
