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Proposed "Click to Cancel" Act tackles subscription traps with clearer cancellation rules (again)


Democratic lawmakers have introduced the Click to Cancel Act, a bill designed to ensure that canceling online subscriptions is as easy as signing up for them, sparking...

A court decision temporarily halted the rollout of the FTC's click-to-cancel rule last month, but the drive for greater transparency and simplicity for consumers navigating the subscription economy remains strong. The proposed law would give the FTC's abandoned regulation the force of statute, requiring businesses to provide clear cancellation methods and obtain consent before starting recurring charges. John Breyault of the National Consumers League stated that the measure offers common-sense benefits, making it easier for every household to manage subscriptions without fear of hidden fees or difficult cancellation processes.

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