European Union: Implemented Digital Services Act containing a dark pattern prohibition
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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 types of targeted advertising, including "dark patterns" practices. In particular, online intermediary services are prohibited from nudging users and distorting their choices or decision-making autonomy via the structure, design or functionalities of an online interface.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
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2020-12-15
under deliberation
2022-01-20
under deliberation
2022-04-23
under deliberation
2022-07-05
under deliberation
2022-10-04
adopted
2022-11-16
in grace period