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Curbs on ecommerce dark patterns to raise compliance costsThe government is cracking down on deceptive online practices. Consumer internet companies face increased scrutiny. They must conduct self-...21 Jun, 2025, 09.29 AM IST- Big relief for consumers suffering loss due to dark patterns; Govt asks all e-commerce sites to take steps to eliminate dark patternsThe government is cracking down on deceptive 'Dark Patterns' used by e-commerce platforms. The CCPA has issued an advisory, urging platform...11 Jun, 2025, 07.18 AM IST
- CCPA issues advisory to e-commerce platforms for self-audit within 3 months to detect dark patternsThe CCPA has advised e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits for deceptive 'dark patterns' within three months, encouraging self-declar...07 Jun, 2025, 02.52 PM IST
- Consumer watchdog orders ecommerce platforms to self-audit on deceptive practicesIndia’s Central Consumer Protection Authority has directed ecommerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to eliminate “dar...07 Jun, 2025, 02.12 PM IST
- Dark patterns under the scanner: E-commerce firms told to self-audit and clean up in three monthsThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed e-commerce platforms in India to conduct self-audits within three months to i...07 Jun, 2025, 02.09 PM IST
- E-commerce platforms must comply with guidelines on 'dark patterns': Food Minister Pralhad JoshiUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi has directed e-commerce platforms to adhere to government guidelines on 'dark patterns' and conduct internal a...29 May, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
- Fortnite and Epic Games customers set to get $245 million. Here's when, why, and how muchThe FTC is issuing $245 million in refunds to Fortnite players and other Epic Games customers due to deceptive billing practices. Over 629,...10 Dec, 2024, 11.15 AM IST
- Dark patterns in digital loans: Warning about customers being tricked into taking high-cost loansMis-selling has transformed into a digital format involving deceptive design interfaces and tactics, tricking users into taking high-cost, ...24 Nov, 2023, 03.28 PM IST
- What's free web check-in when all seats are paid? Govt asks airlines, raises concerns over unfair practicesThe Indian consumer affairs ministry has expressed concerns over unfair trade practices by airlines and online travel aggregators. These pr...26 Oct, 2023, 11.12 AM IST
- Government cracks down on online shopping platforms for deceptive design patternsThe Ministry of Consumer Affairs has taken note of this issue and has issued a discussion paper proposing new guidelines to curb the prolif...11 Sep, 2023, 03.33 PM IST
- Govt seeks public comments on draft guidelines for regulation of dark patterns on online platformsThe government has sought public comments on draft guidelines for prevention and regulation of "dark patterns" which are nothing but tactic...07 Sep, 2023, 12.58 PM IST
- Govt asks ecommerce companies to refrain from using dark patterns for duping consumersDark Patterns are interfaces crafted to trick or manipulate users into making choices that are detrimental to their interest. The ministry ...01 Jul, 2023, 08.49 AM IST
- Lastest on scams: Mumbai Police issues advisory against scamsters targeting users using WhatsApp PinkLaw enforcement officials emphasized that the claim of a "New Pink Look WhatsApp with extra features" is a complete hoax, designed to compr...30 Jun, 2023, 01.09 PM IST
- Amazon duped millions of consumers into enrolling in Prime, US FTC saysThe FTC filed suit in federal court in Seattle and said it alleged that "Amazon has knowingly duped millions of consumers into unknowingly ...21 Jun, 2023, 08.12 PM IST
- Amazon duped 'millions of consumers' into enrolling in Prime - FTCThe FTC said it filed suit in U.S. District Court in Seattle charging "Amazon has knowingly duped millions of consumers into unknowingly en...21 Jun, 2023, 07.47 PM IST
- ASCI releases guidelines on 'dark patterns' in advertising; to set up task force with Consumer Affairs departmentThe Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released fresh guidelines to combat deceptive design patterns in online advertising, ...15 Jun, 2023, 05.10 PM IST
- Fortnite maker Epic Games to pay $520 million to settle FTC casesThe Federal Trade Commission said that it has secured the record-breaking settlements for two cases from Epic Games Inc., which makes the p...19 Dec, 2022, 08.51 PM IST
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