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This bill aims to protect military servicemembers' personal data by prohibiting data brokers from selling, reselling, trading, or otherwise providing lists of military servicemembers' information to any covered nation (which refers to countries deemed adversarial to the United States) or entities controlled by such nations. The bill defines a "data broker" as a business that collects and sells personal information about individuals with whom they do not have a direct relationship, and a "military servicemember list" as a compilation of personal information about current or former military personnel. Under the proposed legislation, data brokers would be required to include contract provisions ensuring that any recipient of such a list cannot further transfer it to a covered nation or its controlled entities. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing these restrictions, with the power to bring civil actions, issue fines, and create implementing regulations. State attorneys general would also have the authority to take legal action against violators, though they must coordinate with the FTC. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Comptroller General submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment, analyzing the Act's enforcement and potential need for expanded protections, with the ultimate goal of safeguarding sensitive military personnel data from potential foreign intelligence gathering.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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