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Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Greenwashing | UK Online Advertising Programme | 'Dark patterns'

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Data protection | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:22:51 +0000

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UK King's Speech announces Data Protection and Digital Information Bill | UK government publishes IDTA and EU SCC Addendum evaluation | ICO to appeal Clearview AI decision

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Data protection | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:32:50 +0000

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Data protection | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:55:25 +0100

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UK – US Data Bridge | ICO and CMA call out harmful online design which encourages consumers to hand over personal data | ICO launches public consultation on guidance on biometric data

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Polish watchdog continues to verify unfair online practices

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:20:55 +0100

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Entrepreneurs should invest time in adjusting their websites to current legal requirements - Omnibus Directive's infringements still present

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Smarter regulation? Department of Business and Trade launches new consultation on core UK consumer law

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:15:57 +0100

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Consultation includes user reviews and 'dark patterns' such as drip pricing

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ICO and CMA clamp down on dark patterns in the UK

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0100

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Regulators publish joint paper on harmful online design practices

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Significant changes to UK competition and consumer law proposed in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:55:37 +0100

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Our video series looks at the impact of the changes on digital services being offered to consumers

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Dark patterns continue to pose dangers in Poland and the EU's e-commerce sector

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:10:17 +0100

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Consumers should not be subject to deceptive design during online shopping

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Dark patterns in the metaverse

Tue, 16 May 2023 12:39:47 +0100

How might dark patterns evolve in the metaverse and will they be regulated?

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0100

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CAP publishes enforcement notice on digital ads promoting a 'free trial' or other promotional subscription | CMA publishes an open letter on misleading online urgency and price reduction claims | Premier League clubs publish a statement on gambling sponsorship

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Permanent promotions mislead consumers, says Poland's consumer protection watchdog

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:48:28 +0100

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Promotions cannot be advertised without time limits as it can create a false impression in consumers and constitute dark pattern

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Polish consumer watchdog targets e-commerce in the entertainment industry

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:01:10 +0000

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Companies must pay attention to whether they communicate online with the consumer in a comprehensive manner

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Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:08:19 +0000

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The European Commission publishes results of its investigation into dark patterns | Digital Services Act: guidance on the requirement to publish user numbers and a consultation on the draft implementing regulation | New UK practice code for apps to protect consumer security and privacy

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Dark patterns and sustainability remain a target for Poland's consumer protection authority

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:25:21 +0000

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Entrepreneurs in Poland need to be aware that consumer protection probes and proceedings are not slowing down

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European consumer protection watchdogs publish 'dark patterns' statistics

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:27:18 +0000

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National authorities will take action after two-fifths of almost 400 sites were found to rely on manipulative practices

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A new reality dawns for Polish e-commerce in 2023

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:59:56 +0000

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Businesses and consumers in Poland will need to adjust to the implementation of three new European regulations

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Poland's Office of Competition and Consumer Protection investigates 'dark patterns'

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:43:32 +0000

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Entrepreneurs can be fined up to 10% of their turnover for violating the collective interests of consumers

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CMA launches first investigation as part of its dark patterns focus

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:36:59 +0000

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Regulator's online choice architecture programme addresses pressure-selling tactic

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EU's Digital Service Act to introduce first express ban on 'dark patterns'

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:59:20 +0100

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Definition of dark patterns sheds light on concerns including exiting subscriptions easily while raising applicability questions

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Dark patterns: what are they and how might they be regulated?

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:28:38 +0000

Exploring how this area might evolve - and what it means for business