European Union: Dark pattern prohibition in Digital Services Act (DSA)
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Implemented Digital Services Act containing a dark pattern prohibition
On 17 February 2024, the Regulation of a Single Market for Digital Services (DSA) is implemented. The DSA aims to protect consumers against illicit content or services and protect their basic rights online. The DSA includes a prohibition on several …
SourceEntry into force of Digital Services Act containing a dark pattern prohibition
On 16 November 2022, the Regulation on a Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act) enters into force. The DSA aims to protect consumers against illicit content or services and protect their basic rights online. The DSA includes a pro…
SourceCouncil adopts Digital Services Act containing a dark pattern prohibition
On 4 October 2022, the Council of the European Union gave final approval to the regulation on a Single Market For Digital Services (DSA). The DSA aims to protect consumers against illicit content or services and protect their basic rights online. Th…
SourceEU Parliament passes Digital Services Act containing a dark pattern prohibition
On 5 July 2022, the European Parliament passed the regulation on a Single Market For Digital Services (DSA). The DSA aims to protect consumers against illicit content or services and protect their basic rights online. The passed DSA includes a prohi…
SourceEU Commission, Council and Parliament reach a political agreement on Digital Services Act containing a dark pattern prohibition
The Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the European Commission reached a provisional agreement on the proposed Digital Services Act (DSA). The proposed DSA's major goal is to protect consumers against illicit content or services while st…
SourceEuropean Parliament adopts position on draft Digital Services Act including ban on “dark patterns” and misleading practices
On 20 January 2022, the European Parliament agreed on their position on the Digital Services Act, proposing several amendments regarding transparency reporting requirements. The Parliament introduced an Article to prohibit online intermediary servic…
SourceIntroduced Digital Service Act including algorithm design transparency
On 15 December 2020, the European Commission submits the EU Digital Services Act proposal to the European Parliament and Council, which introduces risk management and auditing obligations for "very large online platforms". Furthermore, the proposal …
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