FairScan — AI Dark Pattern Scanner for EU Digital Fairness Compliance
The EU has banned dark patterns. But most businesses don't even know they're using them.
The Problem
The EU has banned dark patterns. But most businesses don't even know they're using them.
Dark patterns — deceptive UI designs that manipulate users into unintended actions — are now illegal under the DSA (Article 25), restricted under GDPR, the AI Act, and the Consumer Rights Directive, and will face even stricter rules under the upcoming Digital Fairness Act (Q4 2026). The penalties are severe: up to 6% of global annual turnover under the DSA.
The problem? There's no easy way for a business to scan their website or app and get a clear answer: "Am I compliant?" Most rely on expensive legal audits (€10K-50K) or simply hope they won't get caught.
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