The manipulative design practices known as “dark patterns” are increasingly scrutinized by regulatory bodies and consumers alike. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) released the “Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns” in November 2023. These guidelines aim to combat manipulative design practices by outlining specific regulations and listing prohibited tactics. In the near future organizations might face pressure to comply with emerging regulations and lack clear and comprehensive ways for doing so. This study aims to find a potential solution that empowers organizations to identify, assess, and mitigate dark patterns. A mixed-methods approach was employed: literature review (definitions, regulations, benefits of ethical design), regulatory analysis (Indian CCPA guidelines, international initiatives), case studies (successful ethical design implementations), and expert interviews (legal, UX, and business professionals). This combined approach provided insights for developing a robust dark pattern compliance framework. The resulting comprehensive framework cum audit tool empowers organizations to not only identify and assess manipulative design practices, within their user interfaces and processes but also develop strategies for avoiding, mitigating, and improving them. By fostering compliance with regulations and ethical design principles, the framework promotes user trust and enhances brand reputation, ultimately contributing to sustainable organizational success in the digital landscape. Additionally, the research highlights the business benefits of ethical design, demonstrating its positive impact on user loyalty and brand reputation. This approach bridges the gap between compliance and competitive advantage, offering a valuable roadmap for organizations navigating the complexities of dark patterns and ethical design.