India’s Dark Patterns Hackathon and FTC’s Report on Fraud Impacting Older Adults

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. India’s Hackathon to Identify Dark Patterns in E-Commerce
   On October 26, India’s Department of Consumer Affairs launched a hackathon focused on detecting dark patterns in e-commerce. This initiative encourages participants to analyze and report deceptive design practices on digital shopping platforms, highlighting India’s proactive approach to consumer protection in the online space.
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2. FTC Report on Protecting Older Consumers (2022-2023)
   The Federal Trade Commission’s latest report reveals that older adults lost over $1.6 billion to fraud in 2022, with dark patterns contributing to these deceptive practices. The findings emphasize the importance of vigilance and regulation to protect vulnerable consumers from digital manipulation.
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Conclusion:

As we start November, our Fair Monday series remains committed to highlighting the efforts and innovations in digital fairness worldwide. For more news, check out our website, and don’t miss our podcast, where we dive deeper into the complexities of dark patterns.

Happy reading, and let’s make the digital world a fairer place with Fairpatterns!

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