Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.Dark patterns are design strategies intended to enhance user trust by making privacy settings more visible and accessible.
2.Dark Pattern is considered unfair under India’s Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Dark patterns are design strategies that manipulate or deceive users into taking actions they might not intend, such as making purchases, sharing data, or subscribing to services.
Statement 2 is correct. Dark patterns are considered unfair trade practices under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, in India. The Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued guidelines to prevent and regulate dark patterns, recognizing them as practices that deceive or coerce consumers into making choices that are not in their best interest.
Source: The Hindu
