Dark patterns
The Documentary Podcast
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Linkton vs Websit - What's the Difference?
We should be trying to legislate for the worst excesses, says harry brignell. We've just got to teach people to be more sceptical, he adds. In 20 21 california passed a state law that prohibits the use of dark patterns on web sites. The norwegian consumer council filed a legal complaint against the retail giant amazon for its alleged use of a dark pattern design. They argue manipulated uses into keeping services they may have otherwise cancelled. And we have the european union in charge of protecting consumers across borders.
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