The Record: Data brokers face sweeping new regulations from CFPB

“The president-elect has often spoken about protecting national security and reducing crime,” said John Davisson, director of litigation at the Electronic Privacy Information Center. “A rule reining in data brokers would serve both aims by protecting service members, veterans and state secrets from foreign adversaries while undercutting fraud and identity theft.” 

Davisson added that the incoming national security adviser, Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL), introduced legislation last year to protect the personal data of service members against identity theft and fraud.  

 “Carrying forward this rulemaking should be an easy win for the next administration,” Davisson said.

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