Global Consumer Protection Actions Target Subscriptions, Data Privacy, and Telemarketing

Recent weeks have seen a wave of consumer protection actions across multiple fronts. In the UK, the Prime Minister announced a crackdown on subscription traps, prompting readers to share their experiences with unwanted plans and how they obtained refunds, such as an £89 refund. Meanwhile, a landmark group lawsuit against Mastercard settled out of court for £200 million, with millions of consumers potentially receiving up to £70 each in payouts next year. In the US, Grubhub's $23.8 million FTC settlement over business practices is now reaching affected diners and drivers through mailed checks.