Digital Economy

Consumer rights, dark patterns, digital platforms, and the rules shaping India's fast-growing online marketplace.

Consumer Protection · India

India's Consumer Watchdog Fines McAfee for Dark Patterns

India's consumer protection regulator fined McAfee Software India for using fear-based subscription renewal prompts, marking a significant step in the country's effort to curb manipulative digital design practices.

Read the story →
May 2026