CCPA Imposes Penalty on McAfee as “Accept Risk” Renewal Prompt Was Dark Pattern: CCPA

Page ContentsIn re matter McAfee Software India Private (CCPA Delhi)image In re matter McAfee Software India Private (CCPA Delhi) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) initiated proceedings based on a representation alleging that the subscription renewal interface of McAfee Software India Private Limited employed manipulative design practices amounting to prohibited dark patterns. The complaint concerned a renewal prompt that offered consumers only two visible choices—“Renew Now” and “Accept Risk”—without a neutral opt-out option such as “Cancel” or “Skip.” It wa...