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  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 16466
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice's National Security Division issued a correction to a rule that limits certain data transactions with specific countries or individuals. Initially published on January 8, 2025, the rule contained an incorrect reference, which this document aims to fix. The correction involves changing a cross-reference in section 202.401 of the regulations to ensure accuracy. This amendment takes effect on April 18, 2025, and aims to support national security by accurately addressing access to sensitive data.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Justice found a mistake in a rule about who can look at or buy certain important information. They fixed the mistake by changing a number, so the rule works better to keep everyone's information safe.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 1636
    Reading Time:about 9 hours

    The Department of Justice has issued a final rule to implement Executive Order 14117, which aims to prevent certain countries or individuals from accessing sensitive personal and government-related data of Americans. This rule identifies specific data transactions that are either prohibited or restricted due to national security risks posed by foreign interests. The regulation outlines prohibited data transactions and establishes procedures to authorize or restrict them through licensing. It aims to protect U.S. national security by limiting access to sensitive data by countries considered to be a threat.

    Simple Explanation

    The rule is like a new, super-strong lock that the U.S. is putting on important personal and government secrets to stop certain countries or people that might be dangerous from sneaking a peek. This lock has special rules about who can look at these secrets and how they can do it.