Banning Foreign Adversary Drones: National Security and Data Protection
This act aims to enhance national security by prohibiting the purchase and use of drones and related systems from countries deemed adversaries. This means government agencies will need to rely on equipment from secure sources, potentially impacting costs and technology availability, but protecting citizen data and government operations from espionage.
Key points
Government agencies are banned from buying or using drones and their parts from foreign adversaries to protect sensitive data and operations.
Exceptions exist for research, testing, training, national security, and investigative purposes.
New rules will be established for data security collected by drones to protect privacy and government information.
The government will study the drone market to assess domestic manufacturers' ability to meet security and technological needs.
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