India: Central Consumer Protection Authority advisory on self-audit by e-commerce platforms for detection of dark patterns
Progress
Current status
adopted
05 Jun 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
India
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Central Consumer Protection Authority adopted advisory on self-audit by e-commerce platforms for detection of dark patterns
On 5 June 2025, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) adopted an advisory under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, directing all e-commerce platforms in India to conduct self-audits. The audits are to be conducted within three months to i…
Event type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority