U.S. DOJ Implements Rule on Data Transfers to Adversaries
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🛡️📊 U.S. DOJ enacts rule to protect citizens’ personal data from foreign adversaries. The U.S. Department of Justice has finalized a rule implementing Executive Order 14117, which prohibits the mass transfer of Americans’ personal data to countries deemed a national security threat, including China, Russia, and Iran. This initiative aims to prevent adversaries from exploiting sensitive information for malicious purposes, such as espionage and suppression of civil liberties. The rule, effective in 90 days, outlines prohibited transactions and establishes penalties for violations, covering various data types like personal identifiers and health information. However, it does not restrict U.S. citizens from conducting research or engaging in commercial transactions with these countries.
