India: Central Consumer Protection Authority's investigation into McAfee over alleged deployment of dark patterns
Progress
Current status
in force
20 May 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
India
Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Central Consumer Protection Authority issued fine of INR one lakh against McAfee over deploying dark patterns
On 20 May 2026, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued an order imposing a fine of INR 100,000 (one lakh) on McAfee for deploying dark patterns in its subscription renewal interface. The order found McAfee guilty of four violations,…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority