The DOJ Bulk Data Rule was established to safeguard national security by preventing foreign adversaries from gaining access to sensitive personal and government-related information. This limits data transactions that could expose:
- Sensitive personal data of U.S. residents
- Government-related datasets
- Commercial datasets that could be used for intelligence or surveillance purposes
Under the DOJ Data Security Program, violations can result in civil penalties of up to $1 million. Willful violations may also lead to criminal penalties, including imprisonment for up to 20 years.
How to Protect Yourself: A New Standardized Way to Assess DOJ DSP Compliance
IAB and SafeGuard Privacy have released a new DOJ Data Security Program (DOJ DSP) questionnaire that provides organizations with an efficient, standardized way to evaluate obligations related to protecting Americans’ bulk-sensitive data from unauthorized foreign access. This new assessment is available for both IAB Diligence Platform members and SafeGuard Privacy customers.
Our new DOJ DSP Questionnaire enables organizations to:
- Evaluate their own obligations under the DOJ Bulk Data Rule
- Conduct appropriate due diligence on vendors and partners who may be subject to the DOJ DSP
- Document and organize compliance efforts within an auditable privacy-focused workflow
- Standardize vendor diligence by applying consistent criteria across all partners in the data supply chain
This approach can help organizations navigate emerging regulatory requirements with greater clarity and consistency.
Built for Today’s National Security-Driven Privacy Landscape
The release of this questionnaire comes at a time when data protection, national security, and global data flows intersect more than ever. Companies in the digital advertising industry face increasing responsibility to ensure data is handled in a secure and compliant manner.
Get Started Today
Any organization that handles sensitive U.S. personal or government-related data, including covered personal identifiers, or that works with partners who may be subject to these requirements, can use this resource to support their due diligence activities.
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