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Online User Protection: Ending Manipulation and Hidden Experiments

This act aims to protect users of large online platforms from manipulative practices that can influence their decisions or lead to compulsive usage. It introduces the requirement for informed consent for behavioral research and increases transparency in online companies' operations, giving citizens greater control over their data and online experiences.
Key points
Prohibition of manipulating user interfaces to obtain consent or user data.
Requirement for informed consent for behavioral experiments, especially for children.
Obligation to regularly inform users about ongoing research and its purposes.
Requirement to delete data if consent was improperly obtained.
Establishment of independent review boards to oversee research conducted by online companies.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3330
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Process start date: 2021-12-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DETOUR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3330.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibition of manipulating user interfaces to obtain consent or user data.
  • Requirement for informed consent for behavioral experiments, especially for children.
  • Obligation to regularly inform users about ongoing research and its purposes.
  • Requirement to delete data if consent was improperly obtained.
  • Establishment of independent review boards to oversee research conducted by online companies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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