United States of America: Federal Trade Commission issues Dark Pattern Enforcement Policy
Description
Federal Trade Commission issues Dark Pattern Enforcement Policy
On 28 October 2021, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new enforcement policy, enhancing enforcement against illegal dark patterns which trick consumers into unwanted subscriptions and prevent cancellations. Examples of such dark patte…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government