Some apps use design to trick you into sharing data. A new bill would make that illegal.
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/4/10/18304781/social-media-dark-pattern-design-bill-facebook-ftc
The bipartisan legislation also proposes extra protections for kids online, including the end of autoplaying video and many types of habit-forming design.
When using an app, how many times have you seen a cute, unobtrusively designed pop-up that asks you to share your location? Or an app onboarding process that makes access to your contacts just another button to click to get started?