Deceptive design

Key takeaways to help individuals identify deceptive design patterns and avoid sharing personal information unnecessarily

Key takeaways to help businesses avoid deceptive design

Summary of key observations related to 145 apps and sites examined by the OPC and a review of websites and apps that appear to be aimed at children

Summary of key observations related to a sweep by 26 privacy enforcement authorities of more than 1,000 websites and apps.

Video of Commissioner Dufresne discussing privacy concerns related to deceptive design patterns

Resolution of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Privacy Commissioners and Ombudspersons with Responsibility for Privacy Oversight

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