United States of America: Federal Trade Commission Amendments to Negative Option Rule
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Federal Trade Commission amendments to Negative Option Rule was terminated
On 8 July 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated in full the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) amended Negative Option Rule, which included the “Click-to-Cancel” requirement mandating that sellers provide a cancellati…
SourceFederal Trade Commission voted to delay compliance deadline with amended Negative Option Rule
On 9 May 2025, the Federal Trade Commission voted to extend the compliance deadline for the amended Negative Option Rule by 60 days. The Rule aims to simplify the cancellation process for subscriptions and memberships, requiring that businesses make…
SourceAdopted 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…
SourceClosed 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 …
SourceOpened 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…
SourceAnnounced 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…
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