House Passes Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
The new legislation requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant before purchasing data, aiming to protect citizens' privacy rights.
- The House approved the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, which prohibits government entities from buying personal data without a warrant.
- The bill received bipartisan support but faced opposition from the White House and some members of Congress, citing national security concerns.
- President Biden has expressed strong opposition to the bill, emphasizing potential impacts on intelligence and law enforcement operations.
- The legislation aims to close loopholes that allow warrantless acquisition of data from third-party brokers, enhancing privacy protections.
- As the bill moves to the Senate, it continues to generate debate over the balance between privacy rights and national security needs.