🧵This description sounds more like a #darkpattern than a privacy tech solution, no? 👀 #darkpatterns #darkpatternsFTC @darkpatterns
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"[If] we are unable to reach you via email within 24 hours, your request may have to be discarded..." and other absurd tactics that data brokers use to discourage your from exercising your right to privacy! (with examples) #DarkPatternsFTC
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6 May 2021
It was a great pleasure discussing #darkpatterns @ the @FTC workshop last week. Many panels & great points of views. Recording available below & with a speed button for quick listeners. Some thoughts [thread] ftc-workshop-dark-patterns.v… #privacy #Webdesign #appdesign #DarkPatternsFTC
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*Sigh*
App developers taking #darkpatterns to a new manipulative level in light of #iOS145’s app tracking transparency🤦🏻♀️
Cc @FTC #DarkPatternsFTC
2 May 2021
Well that escalated quickly ;)
"The @weathernetwork helps SAVE LIVES!
Allow us to track your activity across apps?"
(Subtext: people will *die* if you block tracking in @Apple iOS14...) #darkpatterns
(HT @pdolanjski)
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1 May 2021
“difficult by design“ - great overview of digital #darkpatterns (by @nytimes @GregBensinger) #darkpatternsFTC
“Companies can’t be expected to reform themselves; they use dark patterns because they work. “
nytimes.com/2021/04/30/opini…
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29 Apr 2021
This was a really good discussion—so many great insights from @JasmineMcNealy @mutalenkonde and @stephtngu #privacy #darkpatterns #DarkPatternsFTC
.@_kquinn_ says having lower levels of privacy literacy means being less equipped to protect privacy online #DarkPatternsFTC
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Thank you @KingJen of @Stanford for this key recommendation at the @FTC #DarkPatternsFTC event! “We need to rethink [the notice and choice process] entirely, rather than tinkering around the edges." We couldn’t agree more!
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29 Apr 2021
Educators, parents and media literacy activists: take some time to learn more about the topics under review by #DarkPatternsFTC
Don’t forget you have until May 29, 2021 to submit public comments on the issues discussed at the Workshop: regulations.gov/docket/FTC-2… #DarkPatternsFTC
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29 Apr 2021
Learn more: @ConsumerReports @CRAdvocacy's study found that #DarkPatterns often make it difficult to opt-out of data sharing and offers suggestions for California residents to enforce their rights #DarkPatternsFTC /thread consumerreports.org/privacy/…
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29 Apr 2021
Today's @FTC workshop has been an important exploration of manipulative user designs, how to define when they are unfair and deceptive, and how certain communities are disproportionately affected. A few highlights from the panels... 🧵1/7 #DarkPatternsFTC
Do you want to know more about #DarkPatterns? Tune in now: ftc-workshop-dark-patterns.v…
Agenda: go.usa.gov/xHPrc #DarkPatternsFTC
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.@NAI’s @DavidPLeDuc in @MorningConsult on the earlier @FTC #DarkPatternsFTC: “The FTC has substantial authority under Section 5 of the FTC Act to protect consumers against dark patterns, which are a modern form of deceptive and unfair practices.” morningconsult.com/opinions/…
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Don’t forget you have until May 29, 2021 to submit public comments on the issues discussed at the Workshop: regulations.gov/docket/FTC-2… #DarkPatternsFTC
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And that concludes our workshop on Dark Patterns. Thanks to all of our panelists and participants online! Today’s discussion & video archive will be on our website soon. #DarkPatternsFTC
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29 Apr 2021
Independent industry self-regulation is an important component in getting #DarkPatterns under control.
Thank you @FTC for including Laura Brett in today's Dark Patterns Workshop and facilitating a conversation about how we can keep consumers safe online.
#DarkPatternsFTC
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Daniel Kaufman, Acting Director of FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, is presenting closing remarks. #DarkPatternsFTC
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Brett: support targeted enforcement and specific guidance on dark patterns #DarkPatternsFTC
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.@mxmahoney5: support privacy legislation to enable FTC enforcement in this area #DarkPatternsFTC
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Willis: It's unfair for businesses to take advantage of consumer confusion - unexpected high fees, unwanted subscriptions - consumers can't avoid because they did not intend in the first place #DarkPatternsFTC
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