EU proposes Digital Fairness Act to curb manipulative app design

First reported by The Next Web at · Updated · 3 sources

The proposed rules would ban loot boxes for minors and target online practices that push users into spending more. Every online subscription would need a termination button, according to The Next Web, while Wired reports that users could turn off winning streaks and influencers would have to disclose paid promotions.

  • The Next Web reports the proposal would replace the 2005 Unfair Commercial Practices Directive.

Covered by 3 publishers within 24 hours of the first report.

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The Next Web Digital Fairness Act: EU moves to outlaw dark patterns and subscription traps · Ana-Maria Stanciuc
Wired Duolingo, Strava, and Ticketmaster Are All Caught Up in EU’s New Digital Fairness Rules · Isabella Ward
TechSpot EU's proposed Digital Fairness Act takes aim at Duolingo streaks, autoplay, and manipulative apps · Zo Ahmed