Protecting Users from Online Manipulation: Banning Dark Patterns and Secret Experiments.
This Act aims to prohibit large online platforms from using manipulative website designs ("dark patterns") that trick users into sharing data or making unintended choices. It mandates explicit consent for behavioral experiments and requires greater transparency regarding psychological research conducted on users. Citizens gain more control over their data and are protected from mechanisms designed to encourage compulsive usage, particularly affecting children and teens.
Key points
Banning "dark patterns" in user interfaces that obscure options or coerce consent for data sharing.
Requirement for explicit, informed consent to participate in behavioral or psychological research conducted by large online platforms.
Platforms must disclose what behavioral research they are conducting and allow users to opt out later.
Prohibiting auto-play video functions for children and teens to limit features encouraging compulsive online usage.
Status:
Expired
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