FTC’s Proposed Rule on Transparent Pricing and California’s Delete Act for Data Brokers

Introduction:

Welcome to Fair Monday! We know Mondays can be a bit rough, so we created Fair Monday to bring you weekly insights and resources on dark patterns and digital fairness. Each Monday, we share updates on the latest developments, helping you stay informed and empowered to create a fairer, more transparent digital space.

This Week's Highlights:

1. FTC's Proposed Rule on Transparent Pricing
   The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule to address deceptive pricing practices. If passed, this rule would prohibit businesses from displaying payment amounts without clearly disclosing the total price. It would also prevent misrepresentations about fees, including whether they are refundable and the actual goods or services for which they are charged.
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2. California’s Delete Act for Data Brokers
   California’s proposed Delete Act aims to simplify data privacy for consumers by creating a “do not sell” list for data brokers. Under this act, Californians would be able to issue a single opt-out request that all data brokers would be required to honor, building on the state’s CCPA regulations. This proposed legislation represents a significant step toward comprehensive data privacy, modeled after the "do not call" lists for telemarketers.
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Conclusion:

With Fair Monday, we’re committed to keeping you informed about regulations and resources that help foster a fair digital world. Remember, you can find all our updates on our website, listen to our podcast for deeper discussions on dark patterns, and reach out to us anytime!

Happy reading, and here’s to a great start to the week with Fairpatterns!

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