Business Insider reports the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is moving forward with its investigation into alleged use of "dark patterns" by Amazon in its Prime services promotions. The agency sent subpoena letters to current and former Amazon employees as it seeks details on the potential deceptive and manipulative practices the company used to amass and maintain Prime memberships. Editor's note: IAPP Staff Writer Jennifer Bryant reported on dark patterns for The Privacy Advisor.
FTC deepens 'dark patterns' investigation
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