Bills targeting data brokers and TikTok advance to House floor

Brandon Pugh, policy director at the R Street Institute, echoed Butler’s concerns.

“There are a variety of ways this data can be used against Americans and cause national security risks, including when it is used to track and identify members of the military and intelligence community,” Pugh said via email.

He added that the “foundational solution is still to pass a comprehensive data privacy and security law, which would protect consumer privacy and strengthen national security. This can help ensure data is protected regardless of country or company.”