Ninth Circuit Upholds AADC Ban on “Dark Patterns”
Introduction: The Importance of Protecting Children Online In August 2024, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a critical provision in California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC), which bans “dark patterns.” This landmark ruling is a significant step in protecting vulnerable users, particularly children, from manipulative online tactics that exploit their privacy and decision-making. By banning…