IRDAI proposes new rules to curb dark patterns in insurance sales
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The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has issued a consultation paper aiming to prohibit the use of dark patterns that force users to provide personal contact information before viewing insurance policy details and premiums.
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- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India issued a consultation paper to prevent insurance companies from collecting personal information before showing policy pricing and details.
- Current website designs often require users to provide phone numbers or emails before they can compare policies.
- This practice forces users into sharing data prematurely and leads to unwanted sales solicitations.
- The proposed regulation seeks to improve transparency and protect consumer privacy during the online shopping process.
- Public feedback on these draft guidelines is invited until October 25.
What to watch next
- Finalization of the regulation after the consultation period ends on October 25
- Implementation of the revised expense of management framework
- Restructuring of insurance distribution entities and personnel categories
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