Oct 23, 06:53 PM

California Privacy Protection Agency Declares 'Dark Patterns' Illegal; DFPI Introduces New Regulations on Wage Access and Debt Relief

The California Privacy Protection Agency has reiterated that 'dark patterns' are illegal, emphasizing the need for consumer protection in digital communications. This reminder follows a series of announcements highlighting the agency's commitment to safeguarding consumers from deceptive practices. Additionally, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has introduced new regulations aimed at extending oversight to sectors such as earned wage access, debt settlement, and student loan relief services. These measures are part of broader efforts to enhance consumer protection within the financial services marketplace.

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National Law Review@natlawreview
2 years ago
California Privacy Protection Agency Reminds Us that “Dark Patterns” Are Illegal https://t.co/rdXInnxauE #California #Communication #ConsumerProtection @CalPrivacy @sheeraf https://t.co/QA22SIN1jK
California Governor@CAgovernor
2 years ago
NEW: @CaliforniaDFPI just announced new rules to extend oversight to earned wage access, debt settlement & student loan relief services. We're taking greater measures to protect California consumers from unlawful & deceptive practices across the financial services marketplace. https://t.co/umYDgyyHIa
JD Supra@JDSupra
2 years ago
California Privacy Protection Agency Reminds Us that “Dark Patterns” Are Illegal https://t.co/clekMRcnfy

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