A bill to prohibit the use of exploitative and deceptive practices by large online operators and to promote consumer welfare in the use of behavioral research by such providers.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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