UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

CCPA protection directs E-Commerce platforms for self-audit within 3 months to detect Dark Patterns

The CCPA has advised e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits for deceptive 'dark patterns' within three months and provide self-declarations. Notices have been issued to platforms violating dark pattern guidelines. A Joint Working Group is monitoring violations and suggesting consumer awareness programs, following the 2023 guidelines that specified 13 dark patterns.

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CCI finds no unfair trade practices by Procter & Gamble

CCI has rejected allegations of unfair trade practices against Procter and Gamble Home Products, which was made by a contract manufacturer. In its order, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said that Procter & Gamble Home Products' dominance, if any, in the market of toothbrushes, toothpastes and detergent powder has no concern with manufacturing contracts.