| dc.contributor.author | Khan, Wajeeha | |
| dc.description.abstract | 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. | en_US |
| dc.publisher | North Dakota State University | en_US |
| dc.rights | NDSU policy 190.6.2 | en_US |
| dc.title | Digital Deception and the Illusion of Choice: How Dark Patterns Undermine Informed Consent GDPR | en_US |
| dc.type | Master's Paper | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-03-04T21:36:33Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-03-04T21:36:33Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10365/33713 | |
| dc.subject | e-commerce | en_US |
| dc.subject | information security | en_US |
| dc.subject | GDPR | en_US |
| dc.subject | data protection | en_US |
| dc.subject | consumer protection | en_US |
| dc.subject | consent management platform | en_US |
| dc.subject | CMP | en_US |
| dc.rights.uri | https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf | en_US |
| ndsu.degree | Master of Science (MS) | en_US |
| ndsu.college | Engineering | en_US |
| ndsu.department | Computer Science | en_US |
| ndsu.program | Software and Security Engineering | en_US |
| ndsu.advisor | Malik, Muhammad Zubair | |
