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Government to Penalize Ecommerce Players Violating Dark Pattern Norms

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-11T11:57:00.805261+05:30

- The Indian government has received complaints about ecommerce companies violating dark pattern norms during festive season sales. - The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is investigating these complaints and will take action against violators. - Dark patterns are deceptive design elements used by digital platforms to trick customers into making purchases. - Last year, the government issued guidelines to regulate dark patterns and curb deceptive behaviour of ecommerce companies. - This adds to the growing scrutiny of ecommerce platforms in India, with giants like Amazon and Flipkart already under investigation for alleged unfair trade practices. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/centre-to-take-action-against-ecommerce-players-for-flouting-dark-pattern-norms/)

The Indian government has received complaints about ecommerce companies violating dark pattern norms during festive season sales.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is investigating these complaints and will take action against violators.
Dark patterns are deceptive design elements used by digital platforms to trick customers into making purchases.
Last year, the government issued guidelines to regulate dark patterns and curb deceptive behaviour of ecommerce companies.
This adds to the growing scrutiny of ecommerce platforms in India, with giants like Amazon and Flipkart already under investigation for alleged unfair trade practices.

Source: Inc42

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