FTC Postpones Enforcement of Biden Admin’s ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule

The rule is facing legal challenges from industry groups, who allege that the FTC overstepped its authority by imposing an overly broad regulation.

A view of signage at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) headquarters in Washington on Nov. 24, 2024. Benoit Tessier/Reuters

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is postponing a rule expected to make it easier for consumers to cancel subscription services and memberships, giving businesses additional time to comply.

On Friday, the FTC said it will it would delay enforcement of the “Click to Cancel” rule, formally known as the Negative Option Rule, by 60 days, pushing the compliance deadline to July 14, 2025.