PRESS RELEASE: EPIC Releases New Report on Manipulative Design Patterns in Opt-Out Processes
Summary
EPIC has released a new report titled "Good Luck Opting Out: Manipulative Design Patterns in Opt-Out Processes." The report identifies manipulative design patterns used by major online platforms to make opting out of data collection and services more difficult for users. This aims to highlight privacy concerns related to user control over their data.
IFF Assessment
This report is considered 'foe' because it details manipulative design patterns that hinder users' ability to control their data and privacy, which is detrimental to defenders of user rights and privacy.
Defender Context
This report is relevant to defenders by highlighting the need to advocate for clearer and more user-friendly privacy controls on online platforms. Defenders should be aware of these manipulative patterns and encourage transparency and user agency in data management.