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Protecting Personal Data from Foreign Adversaries and Entities

This act aims to protect U.S. citizens' personal data from theft and unauthorized transfer to communist countries, foreign adversaries, or state sponsors of terrorism. The President gains new powers to block mobile applications and software programs that steal user data and transmit it to such entities. This could affect the availability of certain phone and computer applications that collect and transfer data abroad.
Key points
The President can ban mobile applications and software programs that steal user data and transmit it to communist countries, foreign adversaries, or state sponsors of terrorism.
Individuals and companies associated with such applications may face sanctions, including asset freezes in the U.S. and entry bans.
The act requires the Secretary of State to assess whether popular applications like WeChat and TikTok meet the criteria for sanctions due to potential data transfer to China.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4793
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Personal Data from Foreign Adversaries Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4793.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President can ban mobile applications and software programs that steal user data and transmit it to communist countries, foreign adversaries, or state sponsors of terrorism.
  • Individuals and companies associated with such applications may face sanctions, including asset freezes in the U.S. and entry bans.
  • The act requires the Secretary of State to assess whether popular applications like WeChat and TikTok meet the criteria for sanctions due to potential data transfer to China.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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