Policy · 1h ago
New York City Mandates One-Click Subscription Cancellations
New York City Councilmember Mamdani announced a new rule requiring businesses to let customers cancel subscriptions as easily as they signed up. The rule revives a proposed FTC protection that was abandoned last year. It aims to curb deceptive practices that trap consumers in recurring payments.
Meridian48 take
While well-intentioned, the rule's impact hinges on enforcement and may face legal challenges from subscription-based businesses.
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