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The U.S. Justice Department on Monday proposed new rules to protect federal government data or Americans’ bulk personal data from getting into the hands of countries like China, Iran and Russia by placing new limits on certain business transactions.
The proposal, which was previewed in March, implements an executive order issued earlier this year by President Joe Biden which aims to keep foreign adversaries from using accessible American financial and genomic data and health data for cyber attacks, espionage and blackmail.
In addition to China, Russia and Iran, the rule would also apply to Venezuela, Cuba and North Korea.
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Originally published U.S. Unveils New Rules to Block China, Russia and Iran From Accessing Bulk U.S. Data on by https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/cybersecurity/new-rules-to-block-china-russia-and-iran-accessing-bulk-u-s-data/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-rules-to-block-china-russia-and-iran-accessing-bulk-u-s-data at Homeland Security
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