Regulating Data Sales to Adversarial Nations

A proposed rule from the Department of Justice seeks to restrict foreign adversaries from accessing bulk personal data of U.S. citizens. This regulation aims to protect sensitive information such as names, social security numbers, and biometric data from being sold to nations like China, Russia, and Iran, which have a history of using such data maliciously. The regulation will place specific thresholds on the sale of personal data, ensuring that American companies cannot directly sell sensitive information to adversarial countries, thereby closing a significant loophole. Exceptions will still exist for legitimate uses, such as clinical trial data necessary for regulatory approvals, balancing data protection with commercial interests.