Protecting Americans' Data From Foreign Surveillance Act
This act aims to protect sensitive personal data of US citizens and individuals in the US from exploitation by hostile foreign governments. It introduces export controls on data and requires licenses for transferring large quantities of data to certain countries to safeguard national security and privacy.
Key points
Requires export controls on certain personal data of US nationals and individuals in the United States.
Identifies categories of data that could be exploited by foreign governments and harm national security.
Establishes thresholds for the quantity of data requiring an export license.
Mandates encryption for data in some cases to prevent decryption by foreign governments.
Creates lists of countries subject to different levels of data export control, including prohibitions or license requirements with a presumption of denial.
Provides exceptions to licensing requirements, such as for an individual's own data or data necessary for service provision.
Specifies penalties for violations, including liability for officers and employees.
Ensures protections for journalists regarding their professional practices.
Does not require service providers to determine user citizenship but imposes obligations once aware of a user's covered individual status.
Requires public disclosure of information regarding data export license applications.
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