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The Digital Markets Act is intended to protect competition in the digital markets from big tech. The negotiators from the EU institutions have already clarified many issues, but a number of points are still open before the final trilogue. An overview.
By Till Hoppe
While the European Parliament is working on new regulations against the design tricks known as "dark patterns", data and consumer protection activists are setting about enforcing the laws already in place to curb the phenomenon. The European Data Protection Board has now published guidelines for dark patterns on social media platforms. Those who deliberately deceive or trick their customers may soon be put on notice or even sued. But before that, those affected have the opportunity to comment.
By Redaktion Table
The term is only eleven years old, but already it unites almost all political camps and institutions: Dark Patterns. Parliament, the Council and the Commission all want to put a stop to manipulative design tricks. But a hearing of the European Parliament's Internal Market Committee showed that there is no panacea.
By Redaktion Table