Consumer Affairs Dept urges online platforms to refrain from adopting 'dark patterns' that harm consumer interest

New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India on Friday urged online platforms to refrain from incorporating any design or pattern in the online interface of their platform that may deceive or manipulate consumer choice and fall in the category of dark patterns.

In a letter addressed to major online platforms in India, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh strongly advise