Dark Patterns & Consumer Protection - Recent Decisions & Developments
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Dark Patterns & Consumer Protection - Recent Decisions & Developments
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Introduction
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, understanding dark patterns and when they can breach consumer protection law is crucial as this is fast becoming a high enforcement risk.
This short webinar delves into the latest regulatory measures introduced by the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Act 2024 (‘DMCCA’), and how they relate to dark patterns.
The webinar will also consider recent enforcement action brought by the CMA as part of its online choice architecture investigations, and how this highlights key compliance issues.
By attending this webinar, you will ensure you are up to date on the latest developments in dark patterns and consumer protection law enforcement, learn about the new enforcement powers of regulatory bodies, and gain insights into compliance to help avoid regulatory penalties.
It is suitable for business owners and managers, legal and compliance professionals, consumer rights advocates, digital marketers and UX designers, who are aiming to navigate the complexities of online choice architecture and ensure correct practices.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- Overview of the DMCCA - key changes and new enforcement powers in relation to dark patterns
- Understanding Online Choice Architecture (‘OCA’) - differentiating between neutral OCA and dark patterns
- Examples of dark patterns - common manipulative practices and their impact
- Key regulatory issues - discussing issues around drip pricing, reviews, and subscriptions in light of recent regulatory developments
- Legal framework and compliance - key provisions of the DMCCA and the role of regulatory bodies
- Recent enforcement actions - case studies and their implications for businesses
This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 28th October 2025
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