Justice Dept Order to Block Adversaries From Data Access

The Justice Department announced plans to carry out an executive order designed to prevent data from Americans and the government from falling into the wrong hands.

The executive order tasked the Justice Department with establishing and implementing a new regulatory program to address the national security threat posed by the continuing efforts of countries like China and Russia to access and exploit Americans’ bulk sensitive personal data and certain U.S. government-related data.

The “final rule” will take effect in 90 days, the Justice Department said.

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