Dark Patterns

DarkDialogs: Automated detection of 10 dark patterns on cookie dialogs

Consent dialogs are in theory there to provide users with choices. In this study we look at the impact choosing different options has on the cookies set. We also analyze the number …

Code-Level Dark Patterns: Exploring Ad~Networks' Misleading Code Samples with Negative Consequences for Users

"Developers are Responsible": What Ad Networks Tell Developers About Privacy

Avertising networks enable developers to create revenue, but using them potentially impacts user privacy and requires developers to make legal decisions. To understand what privacy …