DETOUR Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T03:18:55Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3330 DETOUR Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 3:18 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3330

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 3330

Bill S 3330 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2021. Bill S 3330 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 7, 2021. Bill S 3330's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of December 7, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3330

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3330

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Child health

- Computers and information technology

- Consumer affairs

- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Licensing and registrations

- Mental health

- Right of privacy

- Technology assessment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3330

DETOUR Act

Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act

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.