Progress

Current status
in force
30 Nov 2023 in force
05 Oct 2023 processing consultation
07 Sep 2023 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
India
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

30 Nov 2023
in force

Implemented Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023

On 30 November 2023, the Central Consumer Protection Authority adopted the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns. The guidelines address manipulation or alteration of consumer choices and apply to all natural and legal persons, p…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
05 Oct 2023
processing consultation

Closed consultation on Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns

On 5 October 2023, the public consultation on a draft on guidelines for prevention and regulation of dark patterns closed. The guidelines aim to address manipulation or alteration of consumer choices and apply to all natural and legal persons, parti…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body central government
07 Sep 2023
in consultation

Opened consultation on Draft Guidelines for the Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns

On 7 September 2023, the Department of Consumer Affairs of India opened a public consultation on draft guidelines for the prevention and regulation of dark patterns until 5 October 2023. The guidelines aim to address manipulation or alteration of co…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body central government