Online platforms to see more ‘robust enforcement’ of consumer law, EU official says

By Matthew Newman ( September 16, 2025, 11:14 GMT | Insight) -- Online platforms could soon see stricter European consumer rules as EU regulators seek to boost enforcement for online harms such as websites with “dark patterns” and addictive and manipulative designs, a senior European Commission official said today. The Digital Fairness Act will tackle a host of online problems, ranging from age verification for minors and the role of marketing influencers to video games’ virtual currencies and the cancellation of online contracts, Isabelle Pérignon said.Online platforms could soon see stricter European consumer rules as EU regulators seek to boost enforcement for online harms such as websites with “dark patterns” and addictive and manipulative designs, a senior European Commission official said on Tuesday....

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Online platforms to see more ‘robust enforcement’ of consumer law, EU official says

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