On April 19, 2024, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) filed comments with the Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to their advance notice of proposed rulemaking on the bulk sale of data about U.S. individuals by data brokers to countries of concern.
In their comments, CDT expressed their support for the DOJ’s objectives in the proceeding, emphasizing the importance of reducing the ability of countries of concern to collect and exploit data belonging to US individuals. CDT urged the DOJ to take into consideration the concerns they outlined in their submission as they develop the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that is anticipated to follow.
The full comments submitted by CDT to the DOJ can be accessed for further review and insight.
This action by CDT signifies a proactive approach towards addressing the issue of data privacy and security, highlighting the organization's commitment to advocating for the protection of individuals' data in an increasingly interconnected world.
