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AMAZON FINED IN POLAND FOR DARK PATTERN DESIGN TRICKS

techcrunch.com5 min read

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Poland's consumer and competition watchdog has fined Amazon nearly $8 million for deceptive practices that included misleading consumers about contract conclusions and employing 'dark design patterns' to create urgency in purchases. The e-commerce giant, accused of not honoring stated delivery dates and availability, plans to appeal the sanction.