Deceptive design under global spotlight – GPEN and country reports
On 9 July 2024, the Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) published a global report spotlighting deceptive design practices influencing privacy choices. In a comprehensive sweep of 1,000 websites and apps, involving 26 international data protection authorities, the GPEN found that 89% of privacy policies were excessively complex, and 42% of sites used manipulative language. Country-specific reports from Canada, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Germany, Guernsey, and Malta reveal widespread issues and underscore the need for transparent, user-friendly privacy practices worldwide.
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