Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act
A bill to protect the data of Americans from being accessed by foreign adversaries through popular applications.
Plain Language Summary
This bill would restrict foreign adversary-controlled applications from accessing Americans' personal data. It targets apps owned or significantly influenced by companies based in China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The legislation requires these apps to either divest from foreign adversary control or face restrictions in U.S.
app stores. It also establishes data security standards for all social media platforms and gives the FTC enforcement authority over violations.
CRS Official Summary
This bill restricts data access by foreign adversary-controlled applications and establishes data security requirements.
Latest Action
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held.