US Data Defense: Shielding Sensitive Info from Cyber Snoops!
The US Department of Justice’s final rule under Executive Order 14117 targets data brokers to prevent the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data to foreign adversaries like China and Russia. It’s like a digital “no trespassing” sign for countries that want to weaponize your grocery list
Hot Take:
Looks like Uncle Sam is finally locking the doors and changing the Wi-Fi password! The new rule is basically telling China, Russia, and other nosy neighbors, “Get off my lawn!” But who knew Uncle Sam could be so tech-savvy? Next, he’ll be installing two-factor authentication on the Statue of Liberty!
Key Points:
- The final rule aims to prevent data brokers from selling Americans’ sensitive data to certain foreign adversaries.
- It covers biometric data, genomic data, geolocation, health and financial information, and more.
- The rule does not require data localization or relocating processing systems.
- It allows cross-border data flows for commerce, as long as there’s no payment for sensitive data involved.
- The rule will take effect in phases: 90 days for the rule itself and 270 days for additional requirements.
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