OECD releases report on dark commercial patterns

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development published a report titled “Dark Commercial Patterns.” The report cited “mounting concern that dark commercial patterns may cause substantial consumer detriment” and proposed a working definition of the term, “sets out evidence of their prevalence, effectiveness and harms, and identifies possible policy and enforcement responses to assist consumer policy makers and authorities in addressing them.” It also outlined mitigation approaches that can be taken by consumers and businesses.