PartnershipApp/Partnership/companies/Dark_Pattern_Research_Group.json

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    "brief": "An informational resource and research project dedicated to exposing and combating deceptive design patterns (dark patterns) in websites and apps.",
    "detailed": "Deceptive Design (formerly darkpatterns.org) is a website run by a group of expert legal scholars and user experience professionals. It serves as a central resource for information about deceptive design patterns, also known as dark patterns. The site provides a typology of deceptive patterns, information about relevant laws and legal cases, a 'hall of shame' with examples of deceptive practices, and a reading list for further research. The project was founded by Dr. Harry Brignull."
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        "Dr. Mark Leiser",
        "Dr. Cristiana Santos",
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    "last_updated": "2025-10-14",
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