United States of America: CFPB outline clarifying the unlawfulness of negative option marketing practices
Progress
Current status
revoked
12 May 2025 revoked
19 Jan 2023 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau withdrew outline clarifying unlawfulness of negative option marketing practices
On 12 May 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the withdrawal of the outline clarifying the unlawfulness of negative option marketing practices. The decision follows a directive from CFPB leadership and aligns with Executi…
Event type
outline
Action type
termination
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Issued CFPB outline clarifying the unlawfulness of negative option marketing practices
On 19 January 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a Circular on negative option marketing practices and clarified that such practices fall within the list of unfair, deceptive, or abusive actions prohibited under the Consume…
Event type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body