United States of America: Joint Economic Committee investigation into 6Sense over alleged use of dark patterns to hide data opt-out options
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
13 Aug 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Joint Economic Committee announced investigation into 6Sense over alleged use of dark patterns to hide data opt-out options
On 13 August 2025, the Congressional Joint Economic Committee announced an investigation into 6sense over the company’s data opt-out practices. An investigation found that more than 30 data brokers, including 6sense, hid opt-out options using dark p…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament