FTC Finalizes Sweeping Rule to Combat Deceptive Subscription Practices
FTC Finalizes Sweeping Rule to Combat Deceptive Subscription Practices The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued final amendments to its rule governing recurring subscriptions and other negative option programs, a move designed to significantly curb widespread unfair and deceptive practices. This comprehensive update, now retitled the “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs,” extends its reach to all negative option programs across every media, aiming to protect consumers from unwanted recurring payments. The newly finalized rule introduces several…