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DETOUR Act

USA116th CongressS-1084| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2019
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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 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 as a professional standards body to develop and promote best practices and guidance for complying with the requirements of this bill.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 16, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8975
Introduced in House
  • April 9, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 16, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8975
    Introduced in House

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-4626: SAFE DATA Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMental healthRight of privacyTechnology assessment

DETOUR Act

USA116th CongressS-1084| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2019
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 as a professional standards body to develop and promote best practices and guidance for complying with the requirements of this bill.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 16, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8975
Introduced in House
  • April 9, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 16, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8975
    Introduced in House
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-4626: SAFE DATA Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMental healthRight of privacyTechnology assessment