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India’s Consumer Watchdog Fines McAfee for Dark Patterns

India’s consumer regulator has fined McAfee Software India for using subscription renewal prompts that allegedly pressured users through fear-based messaging. The decision marks a significant step in India's effort to curb manipulative digital design practices and protect consumer choice online.

By Pradipta Mukherjee

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India’s Consumer Watchdog Fines McAfee for Dark Patterns

India’s consumer regulator has fined McAfee Software India for using subscription renewal prompts that allegedly pressured users through fear-based messaging.

By Pradipta Mukherjee