The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has vacated the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) "Click-to-Cancel" rule, preventing it from going into effect as scheduled next week. The rule, aimed at simplifying the cancellation process for consumers subscribing to services with negative option billing, was struck down in its entirety by the court. This decision marks a setback for the FTC's consumer protection efforts in subscription-based businesses. Legal experts and commentators are now considering the implications of the court's ruling for the FTC's future regulatory actions. Meanwhile, the FTC is expected to focus on other enforcement areas, including leveraging the Platform Accountability and Data Fairness Act (PADFAA) to limit consumer data exposure and advancing initiatives related to youth privacy and online safety. Additionally, China has introduced a mandatory reporting regime for Personal Information Protection Officers, reflecting ongoing global developments in data privacy regulations.