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“the report highlights the presence of the following eight major manipulative design patterns [in opt-out procedures]: * Failing to provide a clear mechanism to opt out of sale and sharing of personal information * Not clearly linking opt-out form from homepage and/or privacy policy * Requiring consumers to submit multiple separate forms * Deceptive statements about opt-outs and their success * Confusing or scary language * Requiring consumers to log in or pay for a subscription before opting out * Design elements hiding important opt-out information * Checkbox options preselected Policymakers and regulators need to step in to provide real privacy protections for consumers. To that end, the report provides these recommendations […] https://epic.org/good-luck-opting-out-manipulative-design-patterns-in-opt-out-processes-2/ #DarkPatterns #UserHostile #PredatoryCapitalism #SurveillanceCapitalism #ConsentMatters #YouAreTheProduct