Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023

October 30, 2023

The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India in collaboration with IIT (BHU), launched Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023.
The deliverables of the Hackathon will be to design & prototype innovative apps or software based solutions such as browser extensions, plugins, add-ons, mobile applications.
- A dark pattern refers to a design or user interface technique that is intentionally crafted to manipulate or deceive users into making certain choices or taking specific actions that may not be in their best interest.
- It is a deceptive practice employed to influence user behaviour in a way that benefits the company implementing it.
The winners will be rewarded with a Certificate of Achievement.
The objective of the initiative is to provide protection to consumers from all types of unfair trade practices.