EU Proposes New Rules Against Harmful Digital PracticesEU Moves to Curb Digital Tricks and Protect ConsumersEU Seeks Broader Power Over Digital Businesses
The European Commission proposed a Digital Fairness Act on November 11, setting out consumer protections for online services across the European Union, including limits on dark patterns, addictive features and certain pricing practices.The European Commission proposed a Digital Fairness Act on November 11 that would give consumers across the EU stronger protections against manipulative online design, opaque pricing and practices that encourage overspending.The European Commission proposed a Digital Fairness Act on November 11, adding new rules for online services and giving EU authorities stronger powers to investigate companies and impose fines.