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Protecting Military Data from Foreign Adversaries

This act aims to protect the personal data of current and former military servicemembers from being sold by data brokers to hostile nations or entities controlled by them. This will make information about our servicemembers safer, reducing the risk of it being used in ways harmful to national security and privacy. The act introduces penalties for violations and allows government agencies to intervene if rules are broken.
Key points
Prohibits data brokers from selling personal information of servicemembers (current and former) to hostile nations or entities controlled by them.
Data brokers must contractually require their clients not to further provide this data to hostile nations.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general will enforce these provisions, imposing penalties and seeking damages.
The act aims to enhance national security and protect the privacy of servicemembers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1512
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2025-04-29