CCPA fines 9 companies including Zepto and IndiGo for using dark patterns
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties on nine online platforms for utilizing 'dark patterns,' which are deceptive interface designs meant to influence user behavior. The list of companies includes Zepto, IndiGo, PhysicsWallah, Anuj Jindal, FirstCry, PharmEasy, McAfee, BookMyShow, and SpiceJet. These platforms have been ordered to stop using such practices, which involve tactics like hidden fees, forced subscriptions, and deceptive countdown clocks.
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