Progress

Current status
adopted
16 Oct 2024 adopted
23 Jun 2023 processing consultation
24 Apr 2023 in consultation
23 Mar 2023 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

16 Oct 2024
adopted

Adopted FTC Amendments to Negative Option Rule

On 16 October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalised the "Click-to-Cancel" rule, which simplifies consumers' cancellation process of subscription and membership. The rule mandates that businesses must make cancellations as straightforwar…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
23 Jun 2023
processing consultation

Closed consultation on FTC Amendments to Negative Option Rule

On 23 June 2023, the public consultation closes on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) amendments to the Negative Option Rule. Specifically, the FTC aims to introduce "click to cancel" requirements for platforms to incorporate in their interfaces to …

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
24 Apr 2023
in consultation

Opened consultation on FTC Amendments to Negative Option Rule

On 24 April 2023, the public consultation opened on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) amendments to the Negative Option Rule until 23 June 2023. Specifically, the FTC aims to introduce "click to cancel" requirements for platforms to incorporate in…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
23 Mar 2023
under deliberation

Announced FTC Amendments to Negative Option Rule

On 23 March 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking announcing amendments to the Negative Option Rule. Specifically, the FTC aims to introduce "click to cancel" requirements for platforms to incorporate in the…

Source
Event type order
Action type drafting
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body