A Primer on Dark Patterns

The CFPB and FTC have targeted the use of “dark patterns” on websites to influence consumer behavior. In this podcast episode, Edgeworth Managing Principal Dr. Andrew Nigrinis and Host Alan Kaplinsky discuss what regulators consider dark patterns and why they are a focus of regulatory concern. They also cover what companies should expect if they are the subject of a dark pattern investigation, as well as proactive steps companies can take to reduce the risk of a dark pattern challenge. Click here to listen to the full podcast on the Consumer Finance Monitor.