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S4 Ep2 – Dark Patterns


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It important to understand as a User that everything on the internet is fighting for your attention and for access to your data. Due to the value of your data, companies often design their User Interface with the intention to induce or deceive you for their benefit and to your detriment. These actions are referred to as ‘DARK PATTERNS’, a term coined by Harry Brignull in 2010. In this episode of the Tech for Good Series, we discuss different types of dark patterns and their effects on us as Users. We highlight Tech for Good solutions that are aimed at combatting dark patterns and creating a better User experience. We also explore the legal framework, which aims to regulate the issue of dark patterns and provide with more insights into your rights as a Data Subject.

Sources

Dark Patterns:

  • https://www.darkpatterns.org/

  • https://techcrunch.com/2020/01/10/cookie-consent-tools-are-being-used-to-undermine-eu-privacy-rules-study-suggests/

  • https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-social-media-privacy-dark-patterns/

  • https://www.stiftung-nv.de/sites/default/files/dark.patterns.english.pdf

  • https://cookieconsentspeed.run

  • Tech for Good Solutions:

    • gener8 Browser

    • gener8 at Dragon's Den

    • Brave Browser

    • GreaseDroid Paper

    • CNIL CookieViz

    • EDPS Inspection Software
    • ...more
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