DETOUR Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Dec 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
What this bill does
The DETOUR Act would restrict certain design practices by "large online operators"—defined as online services subject to FTC jurisdiction with more than 100 million authenticated users in a 30-day period. It would make it unlawful for such companies to design or manipulate user interfaces in ways that impair users' ability to make informed choices about consent or data sharing, to segment users into groups for behavioral or psychological experiments without informed consent, or to design interfaces aimed at children under 13 that encourage compulsive usage. Companies conducting behavioral research on users would have to make regular disclosures, delete improperly obtained data, and establish independent review boards to oversee such research, which would need to register with the FTC.
The bill primarily affects the largest online platforms and their users, particularly regarding data practices, behavioral experiments, and protections for children online. It also allows industry associations to register as "professional standards bodies" that set compliance guidance, with a safe harbor for companies that follow such guidance in good faith. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the law, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices, and would be required to issue implementing regulations within a year of enactment.
The bill was introduced in the House on November 30, 2021, by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It did not receive a vote and did not become law in the 117th Congress; further action would require reintroduction in a new Congress.
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Official summary
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.
Timeline
1 Dec 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6083 do?
- The DETOUR Act would restrict certain design practices by "large online operators"—defined as online services subject to FTC jurisdiction with more than 100 million authenticated users in a 30-day period. It would make it unlawful for such companies to design or manipulate user interfaces in ways that impair users' ability to make informed choices about consent or data sharing, to segment users into groups for behavioral or psychological experiments without informed consent, or to design interfaces aimed at children under 13 that encourage compulsive usage. Companies conducting behavioral research on users would have to make regular disclosures, delete improperly obtained data, and establish independent review boards to oversee such research, which would need to register with the FTC. The bill primarily affects the largest online platforms and their users, particularly regarding data practices, behavioral experiments, and protections for children online. It also allows industry associations to register as "professional standards bodies" that set compliance guidance, with a safe harbor for companies that follow such guidance in good faith. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the law, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices, and would be required to issue implementing regulations within a year of enactment. The bill was introduced in the House on November 30, 2021, by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It did not receive a vote and did not become law in the 117th Congress; further action would require reintroduction in a new Congress.
- Has H.R. 6083 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6083. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6083?
- H.R. 6083 was sponsored by Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6083?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. (1 Dec 2021).
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