Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 30, 2021)
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 just happenedDec 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 30, 2021
- Dec 1, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee - Nov 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Nov 30, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 30, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House