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Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP) Enforcement Authority Under the Federal Trade Commission Act
Congressional Research Service · 2022-11-04 · Resources · 1,682 words · PDF available
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the principal agency responsible for enforcing federal consumer protection laws. In addition to enforcing several specific laws, the agency enforces Section 5 of ...
What Hides in the Shadows: Deceptive Design of Dark Patterns
Congressional Research Service · 2022-11-04 · Resources · 1,463 words · PDF available
Many consumers have encountered “dark patterns” online but may not recognize their name or harmful impacts. A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report describes dark patterns as “design practices t...