How well are ASEAN consumers protected against dominant digital platforms and super-apps? This dashboard scores each country on five dimensions of consumer safeguards — from platform accountability and algorithmic transparency to protections against manipulative dark patterns and dynamic pricing. Higher scores mean stronger safeguards against exploitative digital practices.
Regional Average38/100
Core Concepts & Regulatory Dimensions
Intermediary LiabilityAre platforms held responsible for deceptive practices, or do safe harbors protect harmful algorithms?
Algorithmic AuditsAre platforms required to disclose how their ranking, recommendation, and surge pricing algorithms work?
Breach NotificationMust companies alert users and regulators when personal data is compromised?
Spam RegulationAre unsolicited commercial messages regulated, and are consumers protected from manipulation?
Dark Pattern RestrictionsAre deceptive design tricks — like hidden checkout fees or forced subscriptions — prohibited?
Reading Guidance: Each country card shows a composite score (0–100) and five dimension breakdowns. Green scores (≥60) indicate strong protections; amber (35–59) indicate moderate frameworks; red (<35) indicate weak or absent safeguards.
