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Featured Video Hide “Dark patterns” are deceptive practices that are intended to trick, frustrate, or obfuscate users attempting to unsubscribe or opt-out of things online. One example of a “dark pattern” is a maze of pages you have to navigate through before finally reaching the option to delete an account. Advertisement Hide Specifically, the new regulations will prohibit businesses from using methods that are “designed with the purpose or has the substantial effect of subverting or impairing a consumer’s choice to opt-out.” The regulations also give an example of the process for submitting a request to opt-out requiring more steps than a user to opt-in to the sale of personal information. ....