Centre Launches 'Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023' to Combat Deceptive Practices in E-Commerce
In a pioneering move, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) in India, in partnership with IIT-BHU, has launched the ‘Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023.’ This initiative aims to harness the collective power of hackers to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect consumers from the deceptive practices of dark patterns in e-commerce platforms.
Dark patterns are deceptive design practices in user interface/user experience interactions across digital platforms, designed to mislead or trick users into unintended actions.
Round 1: Registration
Round 2: Intra Institute DPBH 2023
Round 3: Inter Institute DPBH 2023
Round 4: Award Distribution
The top five teams will receive cash prizes as follows:
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