Topic
Dark Patterns
144 published works
Data Privacy Dish
Website ‘Dark Patterns’ Are Drawing Focus of FTC, State Legislators
By Gretchen A. Ramos, Darren Abernethy
New regulations to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) took effect in March that prohibit businesses from using on their websites “dark patterns” that make it difficult for California consumers to opt…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
Dark Patterns and the CCPA: How Your Website Can Comply
The California Attorney General recently approved modified regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). One part of the modified regulations bans “dark patterns” on a website. What are dark…
Consumer Protection Review
FTC Announces Workshop to Address Digital “Dark Patterns”
By Jason Howell, Amanda Beane, Caitlin Hoeberlein
On April 29, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a public workshop to examine consumer protection issues related to “dark patterns”—website and app interface features designed to subvert…
Internet & Social Media Law Blog
California Sheds Light on Consumer Privacy Dark Patterns
By Monica Parra
On March 15, amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) banned companies from using “dark patterns” that confuse or delay consumers trying to opt out of the sale of…
The Privacy Hacker
How Dark Patterns May be Chipping Away at Your Company’s Privacy Compliance Efforts
In recent months, there has been increased chatter about “dark patterns” in user interfaces, and it’s only getting louder. When we think of dark patterns, we often think of features…
Privacy & Information Security Law Blog
FTC to Host Digital Dark Patterns Workshop in April
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it will hold a workshop on digital dark patterns on April 29, 2021. The workshop will aim to understand the ways in which user…
Consumer Protection Connection
FTC Announces Workshop to Explore Internet “Dark Patterns”
By Sheila Millar, Tracy Marshall
On April 29, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a virtual public workshop to examine the nature and effects of “dark patterns” on online user behavior. “Bringing Dark…
AD-ttorneys Law Blog
Beware of Dark Patterns
By Randal M. Shaheen, Amy Ralph Mudge
Yoda cautioned Luke Skywalker to beware of the Dark Side. In The Golden Compass, we were told to beware of dark materials. For those old enough to remember, the town…
ContractsProf Blog
Weekly Top Ten SSRN Contracts & Commercial Law Downloads (September 27, 2019)
By Mark Burge
Top Downloads For:Contracts & Commercial Law eJournalRecent Top Papers (60 days)As of: 29 Jul 2019 - 27 Sep 2019 RankPaperDownloads 1.Shining a Light on Dark PatternsJamie Luguri and Lior StrahilevitzUniversity…
ContractsProf Blog
Weekly Top Ten SSRN Contracts & Commercial Law Downloads (September 20, 2019)
By Mark Burge
Top Downloads For:Contracts & Commercial Law eJournalRecent Top Papers (60 days)As of: 22 Jul 2019 - 20 Sep 2019 RankPaperDownloads 1.Shining a Light on Dark PatternsJamie Luguri and Lior StrahilevitzUniversity…