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politics1 month ago•11 min saved

John Oliver Criticizes Subscription Fatigue and the Failure of the 'Click to Cancel' Law

John Oliver used his Last Week Tonight segment to criticize the proliferation of subscription models across various industries, arguing that companies should be forced to allow easy online cancellation. He highlighted the failure of the Biden-era 'Click to Cancel' legislation, which was blocked by the Trump administration, and called for a simple regulatory fix to prevent consumers from being trapped in recurring payments.

via A.V. Club|

#click-to-cancel #consumer-rights #john-oliver

policy3 months ago•2 min saved

NYC Extends Easy-Cancel Rules for Subscriptions

New York City will implement the final Click-to-Cancel Rule on Oct 1, requiring easy online cancellation for auto-renewals and all subscriptions, prohibiting deceptive tactics, mandating upfront pricing and cancellation terms, cross-channel cancellation options, and penalties for violations, with estimated resident savings and ongoing disclosure efforts for junk fees.

via TechSpot|

#click-to-cancel #consumer-protection #nyc

politics9 months ago•3 min saved

Bipartisan push to simplify subscription cancellations reintroduces the Unsubscribe Act

Democrat Mark Takano and Republican Mark Amodei reintroduce the Unsubscribe Act to curb complex cancellation processes, require explicit consent for charges after free trials, and prohibit auto-renewal, arguing that cancelling should be as easy as signing up. The measure follows an 8th Circuit ruling that blocked the FTC’s so-called ‘click-to-cancel’ rule and comes as the FTC seeks input on reviving similar protections. While consumer groups back the bill, industry coalitions oppose it. Surveys estimate Americans lose hundreds annually to unused subscriptions, underscoring the policy push.

via The Guardian|

#click-to-cancel #consumer-protection #ftc

us-politics1 year ago•20 min saved

Court Blocks 'Click to Cancel' Rule Amid Bureaucratic Hurdles

The US government is undergoing significant changes, including the state department's plan to lay off nearly 1,800 staff as part of a major restructuring, a new bill to enforce the 'click-to-cancel' rule for subscriptions, and various political and legal developments involving the Trump administration, immigration issues, and congressional actions. Additionally, there are protests against federal immigration raids in California and concerns over climate assessment reports being removed by the Trump administration.

via The Guardian|

#click-to-cancel #fema #mass-layoffs

business1 year ago•0 min saved

Court Blocks 'Click-to-Cancel' Rule Aimed at Simplifying Subscription Cancellations

A court has blocked the FTC's 'click to cancel' rule, which was intended to make it easier for consumers to unsubscribe from subscriptions, citing legal or procedural issues.

via The Washington Post|

#business #click-to-cancel #consumer-rights

law1 year ago•2 min saved

Appeals Court Blocks 'Click-to-Cancel' Subscription Rule

A federal appeals court invalidated the FTC's 'click-to-cancel' rule, which would have required subscription services to make cancellations as easy as signing up, citing procedural errors in the rule's implementation by the FTC. The ruling suggests the future of the regulation is uncertain, especially with a shift in the agency's leadership.

via The Verge|

#appeals-court #click-to-cancel #ftc

business1 year ago•3 min saved

US Court Blocks 'Click-to-Cancel' Rule Amid Streaming Subscription Concerns

A federal appeals court struck down the FTC's 'click to cancel' rule, which would have required streaming platforms and other subscription services to make cancellations easier, citing procedural issues in the rule's implementation. This decision prevents the rule from taking effect, maintaining the status quo where companies can make cancellations complex, despite ongoing scrutiny of deceptive subscription practices.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#business #click-to-cancel #court-ruling

business1 year ago•1 min saved

US Court Blocks FTC's 'Click-to-Cancel' Rule

The FTC's proposed 'click to cancel' rule, aimed at increasing transparency for subscription services, has been struck down by the US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals due to procedural errors, effectively halting its implementation and allowing businesses to continue potentially unfair practices without consequences.

via Engadget|

#business #click-to-cancel #court-ruling

consumer-protection3 years ago•4 min saved

FTC proposes "click-to-cancel" rule to simplify subscription cancellations.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a new "click to cancel" rule to help consumers cancel hard-to-stop free trials, auto-renewals, and subscriptions. Negative-option marketing, where consumers agree to automatic billing after trying something out for free or following a special discount offer, is a big problem. The proposed rule would require businesses to simplify cancellations and provide an annual reminder to consumers enrolled in negative-option programs. Companies would also have to ask whether consumers would like to consider offers or modifications to their subscription plan, but once declined, they must cancel the negative-option arrangement immediately.

via The Washington Post|

#click-to-cancel #consumer-protection #consumer-rights