Dark Patterns Bill Gains Additional Supporters
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would ban large online platforms from using deceptive designs “to trick consumers” into sharing personal data got additional support, sponsors said Wednesday. Introduced by Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va.; Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb.; Amy…
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Klobuchar, D-Minn.; and John Thune, R-S.D.; and Reps. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, and Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., the Deceptive Experiences to Online Users Reduction (Detour) Act (see 2112080043) attempts to address dark patterns, or interfaces used to “manipulate users into taking actions they would otherwise not.” Fairplay, the American Psychological Association and the Center for Countering Digital Hate support the bill. Mozilla, Common Sense and the Center for Digital Democracy previously announced support.