Streaming and Subscription Services Lead in Online ‘Dark Pattern’ Violations

SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s antitrust regulator said Tuesday that subscription-based platforms, including online video services, were the most common offenders in its latest crackdown on so-called “dark patterns,” deceptive online practices that make it difficult for consumers to cancel services or avoid hidden charges. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) and [...]