"The option to opt-out is an ‘off-on’ button that is incredibly unclear (does ‘off’ mean that they will NOT sell my information? or that the opt-out if ‘off’, meaning they WILL sell my information?)."
Dark Patterns Tip Line
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October 31, 2022
"Section: “Do not sell my personal information:” Option: “on this website” Options: “on/off” Most sites ask: “we want to do x: do you want us to do this?” This site asks: “we want to do x: do you not want us to do this?” Adding the negative is unexpected, and preys on the assumptions built up from from other sites."
Dark Patterns Tip Line
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November 25, 2022
Data sales begin April 26 unless you opt out; T-Mobile claims it'll be anonymous.
Jon Brodkin
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March 9, 2021
The program collects information about the apps you have installed on your phone, how often you use them, which Wi-Fi networks you connect to and your web browsing habits and then sells that valuable information to marketers.
Jason Cipriani
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July 19, 2022