Date of Award
2023
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Document Type
Master's Paper
Degree Awarded
Master of Science (MS)
Program
Software and Security Engineering
Department
Computer Science
College
Engineering
Faculty Advisor
Malik, Muhammad Zubair
Description
Our investigation builds on prior research to examine global e-commerce data privacy, focusing on compliance with GDPR and CCPA laws introduced in 2018 and 2020. This study reveals uneven adherence to GDPR and CCPA regulations across e-commerce platforms, underscoring the persistent use of dark patterns. UK and French sites lead in GDPR compliance at 85% and 80%, while U.S. sites showed 65% adherence to CCPA. Turkish websites displayed a surprising 85% - 95% compliance with European standards. In contrast, South African platforms showed a low 30% compliance, often utilizing implicit consent methods. These findings expose significant gaps and inconsistencies in the application of data privacy laws across continents and nations. We advocate for a global standardization of data protection regulations to protect consumers and create a level playing field for businesses in the digital marketplace.
Recommended Citation
Khan, Wajeeha, "Digital Deception and the Illusion of Choice: How Dark Patterns Undermine Informed Consent GDPR" (2023). Computer Science. 141.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/computer-sci/141
Rights
NDSU policy 190.6.2
Rights Link
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Handle Identifier
https://hdl.handle.net/10365/33713