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Prohibition on sharing classified information via mobile and desktop messaging apps.

This new law introduces severe penalties for sharing classified government information through popular messaging applications on phones or computers. Its aim is to enhance national security and protect confidential data. Citizens are not directly affected unless they possess classified information and choose to disclose it this way.
Key points
The law prohibits sharing classified government information using mobile and desktop messaging applications.
Violators face fines, up to 10 years in prison, or both.
These rules apply to individuals with access to classified information, not average citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2611
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Process start date: 2025-04-02