U.S. senators Mark Warner, D-Va., and Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced legislation called the Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act. “Dark patterns” are out to get you, but you may not even be able to see them. At their best trick users into doing things they wouldn’t normally do, and at their worst can compromise the security of their personal data as well as their privacy. The goal of the legislation is simple: Improve transparency to enable users to be better informed before they share their personal information.”]
Source: https://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/dark-patterns-how-weaponized-usability-hurts-users-a-12364