Republic of Korea: Fair Trade Commission amended consumer protection guidelines in e-commerce establishing specific interpretation standards and recommendations for dark pattern regulation
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Amended consumer protection guidelines in e-commerce establishing specific interpretation standards and recommendations for dark pattern regulation enter into force
On 24 October 2025, the Fair Trade Commission’s amended consumer protection guidelines in e-commerce, establishing specific interpretation standards and recommendations for dark pattern regulation, enter into force. The amendments follow the entry i…
Fair Trade Commission adopted amendments to consumer protection guidelines in e-commerce establishing specific interpretation standards and recommendations for dark pattern regulation
On 23 October 2025, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) adopted amendments to the consumer protection guidelines in e-commerce, establishing specific interpretation standards and recommendations for dark pattern regulation. The amendments follow …
Fair Trade Commission closes consultation on draft amended consumer protection guidelines in e-commerce establishing specific interpretation standards and recommendations for dark pattern regulation
On 18 September 2025, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) closes the consultation on draft amended consumer protection guidelines in e-commerce, establishing specific interpretation standards and recommendations for dark pattern regulation. The draft am…
Fair Trade Commission opened consultation on draft amended consumer protection guidelines in e-commerce establishing specific interpretation standards and recommendations for dark pattern regulation
On 29 August 2025, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) opened consultation on draft amended consumer protection guidelines in e-commerce, establishing specific interpretation standards and recommendations for dark pattern regulation until 18 September 2…