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DETOUR Act

USA116th CongressHR-8975| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2020
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act or the DETOUR Act This bill prohibits large online operators from manipulating their products to mislead consumers into providing personal information or giving consent. The bill further prohibits these operators from (1) studying the behavioral patterns of subsets of users without first obtaining informed consent, (2) designing online products that lead to compulsive usage, or (3) designing products directed to children that lead to an increase in the use of products through which users interact with other users without parental consent. The bill also requires large online operators conducting psychological or behavioral research to disclose certain information, discontinue such research if consent was improperly acquired, and establish an independent review board.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1084
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1084
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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DETOUR Act

USA116th CongressHR-8975| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2020
Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act or the DETOUR Act This bill prohibits large online operators from manipulating their products to mislead consumers into providing personal information or giving consent. The bill further prohibits these operators from (1) studying the behavioral patterns of subsets of users without first obtaining informed consent, (2) designing online products that lead to compulsive usage, or (3) designing products directed to children that lead to an increase in the use of products through which users interact with other users without parental consent. The bill also requires large online operators conducting psychological or behavioral research to disclose certain information, discontinue such research if consent was improperly acquired, and establish an independent review board.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1084
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1084
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBehavioral sciencesChild healthComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMental healthRight of privacyTechnology assessment