A Theory of Exploitation for Consumer Law: Online Choice Architectures, Dark Patterns, and Autonomy Violations
September 11, 2025
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M. Brenncke
This research explores the legal meaning and significance of "exploitation" in online choice architectures, particularly concerning consumer behavioral biases (dark patterns). It develops a theory of exploitation for EU consumer law, based on philosophical exploitation theory, arguing that regulating behavioral exploitation means regulating for consumer autonomy.
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