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Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

No More Dark Patterns: New Laws Are Forcing Streaming and Apps to Play Fair | HackerNoon

Subscription business tactics like auto-renewals and hidden fees are facing increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
User complaints are driving a global shift in regulations to enhance consumer protection in subscription services.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

EU law could usher in transformative change to digital ecosystems | Computer Weekly

Existing EU consumer protection laws have not fully succeeded in safeguarding consumers online.
The proposed Digital Fairness Act aims to address manipulative marketing practices and enhance consumer protection.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

FTC distributes $72M to Fortnite customers tricked into making unwanted purchases | TechCrunch

FTC has refunded $72 million to consumers misled by Epic Games' confusing purchase system.
Epic Games fined $245 million for its deceptive 'dark patterns' influencing user purchases.
Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

No More Dark Patterns: New Laws Are Forcing Streaming and Apps to Play Fair | HackerNoon

Subscription business tactics like auto-renewals and hidden fees are facing increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
User complaints are driving a global shift in regulations to enhance consumer protection in subscription services.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

EU law could usher in transformative change to digital ecosystems | Computer Weekly

Existing EU consumer protection laws have not fully succeeded in safeguarding consumers online.
The proposed Digital Fairness Act aims to address manipulative marketing practices and enhance consumer protection.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

FTC distributes $72M to Fortnite customers tricked into making unwanted purchases | TechCrunch

FTC has refunded $72 million to consumers misled by Epic Games' confusing purchase system.
Epic Games fined $245 million for its deceptive 'dark patterns' influencing user purchases.
more#consumer-protection
fromMedium
1 month ago
Graphic design

Designing for conversion sounds ugly-you should learn it anyways

Designing for conversion reveals design value and enhances business communication, despite common fears surrounding metrics in design.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
3 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Many mobile games and apps use manipulative psychological techniques similar to gambling to encourage spending and user engagement.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
3 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Mobile games use psychological strategies to encourage spending, often mirroring gambling techniques.
#epic-games
Miscellaneous
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Play Fortnite? You might be eligible for a settlement payout. How to get your refund

Epic Games must refund over 500,000 players due to deceptive purchasing practices as ruled by the FTC.
fromKotaku
4 months ago
Video games

Here's Why Fortnite Is Giving Out $100 Refunds

Players affected by Epic Games' practices are finally receiving refunds from the FTC settlement after a lengthy process.
fromTheregister
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Refunds begin dropping for ripped-off Fortnite customers

The FTC is issuing over $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players misled into unwanted purchases due to deceptive design practices.
Miscellaneous
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Play Fortnite? You might be eligible for a settlement payout. How to get your refund

Epic Games must refund over 500,000 players due to deceptive purchasing practices as ruled by the FTC.
fromKotaku
4 months ago
Video games

Here's Why Fortnite Is Giving Out $100 Refunds

Players affected by Epic Games' practices are finally receiving refunds from the FTC settlement after a lengthy process.
fromTheregister
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Refunds begin dropping for ripped-off Fortnite customers

The FTC is issuing over $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players misled into unwanted purchases due to deceptive design practices.
more#epic-games
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