Central Consumer Protection Authority

No using toppers’ photos without consent, no false ads. What are govt’s new rules for coaching centres

New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has released guidelines for coaching institutes, both online and offline, to regulate their advertisements. The aim is to “protect students and their parents …

Sriram’s IAS on Rs 3 lakh fine by CCPA for ‘misleading ads’

by Sipho Sepamla

New Delhi: Our approach has never been about “chasing numbers”, says Sri Ram Srirangam, founder-director at Sriram’s IAS, the coaching centre for UPSC aspirants fined ₹3 lakh by the Central …

‘No engaging in dark patterns’ — Govt body notifies guidelines to curb deception by e-commerce platforms

by Mark McDuffie

New Delhi: To protect the interest of consumers, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has notified guidelines for the prevention and regulation of “dark patterns” or deceptive practices employed by individuals …