'Beware dark patterns for they lead you into temptation and maketh you spend money...' This sounds like a cheesy fantasy movie. But what it really is, is a cautionary tale for the cyber age, a warning ...

Dark patterns are designed to manipulate users into actions that are not in their best interest. TECHBOOK delves deeper into this topic. Photo: Getty Images You encounter them constantly–even though ...

The regulator said a recent review underscores the ways dark pattern techniques may impact ‘not just consumers’ wallets but also their privacy choices’. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found ...

The latest episode of For Tech’s Sake examines the deceptive UX designs that dupe us all. The term ‘dark patterns’ was coined by user experience (UX) designer Harry Brignull to describe something we, ...

Today’s life is a digital one. Answers to ‘how to’ questions, family holidays, blockbuster books and the latest fashions can all be found and purchased online. All of us daily dip into countless data ...

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) releasing 18 dark pattern self-audit declarations marks the first time the public can see how some of India’s largest online platforms actually comply ...

Dark patterns manipulate consumer choices in e-commerce. Regulators in India are clamping down on deceptive design practices. Improved design ethics are crucial for fostering consumer trust online.