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US S2708

US S2708
DETOUR Act Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act


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Introduced
07/27/2023
In Committee
07/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to prohibit the use of exploitative and deceptive practices by large online operators and to promote transparency and consumer choice in the use of behavioral research by such providers.

AI Summary

This bill, the Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act (DETOUR Act), aims to prohibit large online operators (with more than 100 million authenticated users) from using exploitative and deceptive practices that obscure, subvert, or impair user autonomy, decision-making, and choice. Key provisions include requiring large online operators to obtain affirmative express consent from users before engaging in certain research or design practices, establishing independent review boards to oversee such research, and mandating disclosures to users about covered research. The bill also directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop resources on user interface and user experience design to support user autonomy and choice. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with enforcing the bill's provisions as unfair or deceptive acts or practices.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 07/27/2023)

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