"Dark patterns": manipulative design strategies in digital health applications

This article provides an overview of current and widespread dark patterns and assesses the risks posed by them in digital health applications.In the future, "light" should be shed on dark patterns by creating more transparency for users, providing regulators with a more accurate understanding of dark patterns, and paying more attention to the implementation of guidelines. Thus, users may gain autonomy using healthcare applications and their data can be better protected.PMID:38332141 | DOI:10.1007/s00103-024-03840-6
Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research