FTC Renews Focus on Digital Dark Patterns With Release of New Staff Report

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a report in September analyzing digital “dark patterns,” which are deceptive design practices that “trick or manipulate consumers into buying products or services or giving up their privacy.” The report comes nearly a year after the agency published an enforcement policy statement on the topic and seeks to renew the agency’s position against dark pattern tactics.

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