New FTC Rule Makes Cancelling Negative Option Plans Easier
The FTC has finalized a new “Click-to-Cancel” rule to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive practices when seeking to cancel their enrollment in subscription services, memberships, and other recurring-payment programs. The rule—which amends the FTC’s Negative Option Rule—applies to all negative option programs in any media, and requires a simple mechanism to be provided to cancel a negative…