Surveillance and Privacy Concerns in the U.S. Government

The U.S. government has been buying sensitive information on private citizens from commercial data brokers, leading to concerns about privacy and surveillance. The new policy framework allows spy agencies to decide how to use this data, with vague limits and lack of clarity on safeguards. Senators like Ron Wyden are pushing for legislation to protect Americans' rights and ban data purchases from third-party brokers.

Executive order on safeguarding personal data from hostile countries

President Joe Biden issues executive order to protect personal data of American citizens from hostile countries, focusing on preventing the sale of sensitive information to countries of concern.