INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The United States Department of Justice has introduced new regulations to protect sensitive American data.These rules aim to prevent
countries like China, Russia, and Iran from accessing bulk personal information of US citizens
The proposal puts into action an executive order issued by President Joe Biden earlier this year.The new regulations seek to thwart foreign
adversaries from exploiting financial, genomic, and health data for cyberattacks, espionage, or blackmail.The rules will also apply to
Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea, expanding the scope of data protection efforts
years, encompassing both the trade and technology sectors
Unveils Rules to Safeguard American Data from Foreign Adversaries
regulations provide specific details on the types and quantities of data that cannot be transferred
For instance, the rules forbid the transfer of human genomic data from more than 100 Americans.They also protect the personal health or
financial data of over 10,000 individuals
Additionally, the proposal bans the transfer of precise geolocation data from more than 1,000 US devices.The Department of Justice will have
the authority to enforce these rules through both criminal and civil penalties
US officials have suggested that Chinese apps like TikTok could violate the proposal.This would occur if they transfer sensitive US user
data to a Chinese parent company
These new regulations represent a significant step in protecting American data from foreign exploitation.They reflect the growing concern
over data security in an increasingly interconnected world
As technology advances, the importance of safeguarding personal information continues to grow.
