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Online Consumers at Risk from Manipulative Sales Practices

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Online Consumers at Risk from Manipulative Sales Practices
Teresa Wierzbowska, source: Newseria

The rise of non-EU sales platforms on Polish and European markets has increased the use of so-called "dark patterns"—manipulative sales techniques. To counter this, the EU has introduced new regulations, including the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act, to better protecti consumers. Companies employing such practices face hefty financial penalties.

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