Protecting Americans’ Data From Foreign Surveillance Act of 2022
Latest action (23 Jun 2022): Introduced
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Official summary
Protecting Americans' Data From Foreign Surveillance Act of 2022
This bill establishes certain export controls on personal data of U.S. nationals and individuals living in the United States. Among other requirements, the bill directs the Department of Commerce to identify categories of personal data that could be exploited by foreign governments and harm U.S. national security if exported, reexported, or in-country transferred in a quantity that exceeds the threshold established by Commerce.
Common questions
- What does S. 4495 do?
- Protecting Americans' Data From Foreign Surveillance Act of 2022 This bill establishes certain export controls on personal data of U.S. nationals and individuals living in the United States. Among other requirements, the bill directs the Department of Commerce to identify categories of personal data that could be exploited by foreign governments and harm U.S. national security if exported, reexported, or in-country transferred in a quantity that exceeds the threshold established by Commerce.
- Has S. 4495 become law?
- Not yet. As of 23 Jun 2022, S. 4495 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 4495?
- S. 4495 was sponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] (Democrat-OR), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4495?
- Introduced (23 Jun 2022).
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