The whole "this is done with your consent" thing these scumbags always trot out is such a farce.
I'll give an example - I'm in CA, which means I'm supposed to be able to opt-out. After digging around the Peacock mobile app trying to figure out why it was charging me despite not ever remembering signing up for it (probably some dumb dark pattern), and I noticed a few menus deep in settings was "opt-out" check box, which was really confusing looking. I clicked on it, and get a big screen of legal jargon and a big green "agree" button. To someone who doesn't scroll all the way down they might think they're opting out - but no, it gets worse.
There are 2 hidden fields way down, and ANOTHER opt-out toggle that's unchecked (of course). You toggle that on, you're good right?
No. That button does nothing. If you read the text you must click the link BELOW that button to submit an "opt-out request." After several screens and asking for way too much information, you finally get to where you want to be - only for peacock to tell you "someone will be reaching out to you via email to confirm", which I'm sure if I don't respond in a timely manner will opt me right the fuck back in (if I'm even opted out yet, it's not clear from the UI).
I'll give an example - I'm in CA, which means I'm supposed to be able to opt-out. After digging around the Peacock mobile app trying to figure out why it was charging me despite not ever remembering signing up for it (probably some dumb dark pattern), and I noticed a few menus deep in settings was "opt-out" check box, which was really confusing looking. I clicked on it, and get a big screen of legal jargon and a big green "agree" button. To someone who doesn't scroll all the way down they might think they're opting out - but no, it gets worse.
There are 2 hidden fields way down, and ANOTHER opt-out toggle that's unchecked (of course). You toggle that on, you're good right?
No. That button does nothing. If you read the text you must click the link BELOW that button to submit an "opt-out request." After several screens and asking for way too much information, you finally get to where you want to be - only for peacock to tell you "someone will be reaching out to you via email to confirm", which I'm sure if I don't respond in a timely manner will opt me right the fuck back in (if I'm even opted out yet, it's not clear from the UI).
It's dystopian, and likely criminal.