Chapter 8. Digital arms for digital consumer harms?

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the challenges of detecting unlawful dark patterns on shopping websites using automated methods like web crawling. It highlights that while the technology for monitoring these patterns is still developing, there is potential for automated detection to help consumer protection efforts. However, the lack of uniform website design standards and the complexity of dark patterns complicate effective regulation and detection.

Authors 1

1. Constanța Roșca corresponding Aachen

   Leiden University · Maastricht University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University Maastricht University

   Maastricht University