Though these practices may seem temporarily effective, they will typically result in angry customers, legal trouble, and tarnish a business's reputation. It is essential to avoid these practices.” — ...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has tasked Commissioner McGrath with preparing the Digital Fairness Act (DFA) to tackle manipulative digital practices — dark patterns, addictive ...

Digital design sounds innocuous enough. Dark patterns, less so. That’s the term for user interfaces which nudge or manipulate consumers into making choices they otherwise wouldn’t. You will recognise ...

Isn't it strange sometimes that an article just pops up in your online shopping cart for no reason? Or maybe you even booked a hotel hastily just because of a notice such as "Last room left"? If you ...

Cookie banners with a "no reject" option. Free trial subscriptions that are absurdly difficult to cancel. Hidden refund options. Misleading email access requests. The list of dark patterns — deceptive ...