Progress
Current status
in force
14 Mar 2023 in force
19 Dec 2022 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Other operating condition
Policy Instrument
Consumer protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Finalised settlement in FTC investigation into Epic Games over alleged dark patterns use
On 14 March 2023, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalised its settlement with Epic Games, the developer of the video game Fortnite, to close its investigation concerning dark patterns. The FTC alleged that Epic Games employed dark…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority
Announced settlement in FTC investigation into Epic Games over alleged dark patterns use
On 19 December 2022, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had reached an agreement with Epic Games, the developer of the video game Fortnite, to settle allegations and close its investigation concerning dark patterns. T…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority