Centre Bans 'Dark Patterns' On E-Commerce Platforms; Notifies Guidelines

To protect consumers’ interests, the government has banned the use of “dark patterns” on e-commerce platforms that seek to deceive consumers or manipulate their preferences. A gazette notification in this regard was issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on November 30 as “Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Dark Patterns” applicable to all…

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