Lee Licata and Devin DeBacker, both attorneys from the DOJ’s National Security Division, dive deep into the looming data security challenges posed by foreign adversaries. They discuss the DOJ’s proposed rule aimed at safeguarding American citizens’ data and how public feedback has influenced its evolution. The duo breaks down the complexities of compliance and enforcement while emphasizing the balance between privacy rights and national security needs. Their insights shed light on the necessary collaboration between corporations and regulatory bodies to enhance our data security landscape.

Exploring the implications of Biden's Executive Order on preventing access to Americans' sensitive data, the podcast discusses the regulatory program under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. It highlights the importance of protecting personal information online and delves into the exclusion and restriction of certain data transactions. The discussion also covers licensing, advisory opinions, and the rulemaking process in regulatory compliance.

DOJ's National Security Division guests discuss protecting American data from foreign adversaries, including weaponization of obscure data types, China purchasing genomic data, black box data brokers, and DOJ's plans to safeguard data amidst Congressional gridlock.