Global Privacy Sweep Reveals Deceptive Design Patterns

Deceptive design patterns on websites and mobile apps, especially those targeting children, hinder privacy protection efforts, with 97% of reviewed platforms utilizing such tactics. Privacy policies, often complex, pose challenges for users. Recommendations include prioritizing privacy in design, simplifying language, and enhancing user control over data. Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne advocates for privacy-centered design, emphasizing default settings and accessible privacy information. Strategies to empower users in making informed privacy choices and avoiding manipulative tactics are crucial for fostering trust and safeguarding individual interests online.