{
  "id": 13776766,
  "title": "NYC's \"Click to Cancel\" rule is now in effect",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nycs-click-to-cancel-rule-is-now-in-effect",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-11T18:01:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hacker News",
    "slug": "hacker-news",
    "url": "https://www.nyc.gov/main/click-to-cancel"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York City has introduced a new consumer protection rule, dubbed \"Click to Cancel.\" This regulation ensures that customers can easily cancel unwanted subscriptions with a single click. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will enforce this first-in-the-nation municipal rule, which aims to prevent businesses from creating confusing and time-consuming cancellation processes. The rule will take effect on October 1, 2026. Violations could result in civil penalties of up to $525 and may require businesses to refund consumers. If you've encountered issues with subscription cancellations, you can file a complaint with the DCWP by mail or fax.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "NYC introduces 'Click to Cancel' rule for consumer protection",
    "DCWP will enforce new regulation starting October 1, 2026",
    "Violations may lead to $525 penalties and mandatory refunds"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}