Wyden Releases Draft Bill to Protect Personal Data From Foreign Actors
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released draft legislation Thursday to set rules on sharing sensitive data overseas to prevent foreign criminals and other bad actors from accessing it. Wyden requested comment on the Protecting Americans’ Data From Foreign Surveillance Act, which,…
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as drafted, would direct the Commerce secretary to identify personal data categories that could harm national security if obtained by third parties. The bill establishes a private right of action for individuals physically harmed, arrested or detained in a foreign country due to illegal data export.