New DOJ Regulation Targets Foreign Access To Americans’ Sensitive and Government Data

The U.S. Department of Justice adopts rules targeting foreign adversaries’ access to Americans’ sensitive data, introducing strict controls, compliance protocols, and licensing mechanisms to manage national security risks.

New DOJ Regulation Targets Foreign Access To Americans’ Sensitive and Government Data

Department of Justice Implements Rules on Bulk Sensitive Data Access by Foreign Adversaries: A Critical National Security Measure

On 26 December 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) adopted a final rule to address the national security risks associated with foreign adversaries accessing Americans' sensitive personal data and government-related data.

This regulation, implementing Executive Order 14117, targets six countries of concern—China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela—and introduces strict controls on data transactions that could pose significant risks to U.S. national security.

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