Members of Congress are advocating for the passage of the bipartisan 'Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act,' aimed at protecting Americans' privacy by prohibiting intelligence agencies from purchasing private data through data brokers. The proposed legislation seeks to close the loophole that currently allows for mass surveillance without direct oversight. Representatives from both parties have expressed support for the bill, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding civil liberties and preventing government overreach. Key points include urging colleagues to vote for the act, emphasizing that personal data belongs to individuals, and highlighting issues with apps that sell user data to third parties.
Our rights shouldn’t have a price tag. That’s why we need to pass the bipartisan 4th Amendment Is Not For Sale Act – that I’m so proud to co-lead – and close the data broker loophole that allows intelligence agencies to buy our personal information. https://t.co/x1xeIfC0o1
When Americans download apps to their phones, many come with a hidden dark side: they sell our data they collect to the highest bidder. Today, I spoke out in support of my bill, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act, legislation to help prevent overreach by the federal… https://t.co/U2WGhz4Xa2
Your data is just that — YOUR data. The govt should not be able to purchase Americans’ private & sensitive info from data brokers. It’s time to ban this practice and protect the constitutional rights of all US persons. Congress must pass the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act. https://t.co/9qeHLnXxm9