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DETOUR Act

Introduced: November 30, 2021 Introduced by: Blunt Rochester, Lisa Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Became law
Dec 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Nov 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 30, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act or the DETOUR Act

This bill prohibits large online operators from manipulating their product to mislead consumers into providing personal information or giving consent. The bill further prohibits these operators from studying the behavioral patterns of subsets of users without first obtaining informed consent, and it prohibits designing online products that lead to compulsive usage by children.

If meeting certain requirements, an association of large online operators may register with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as a professional standards body to develop and promote best practices and guidance for complying with the requirements of this bill.

The bill provides authority for the FTC to enforce the requirements of this bill.

What's happening now December 1, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

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