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White House opposes bill that would bar government agencies from buying information from data brokers

( April 16, 2024, 19:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The White House's Office of Management and Budget is opposing H.R. 4639, the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, which would bar law enforcement agencies from buying commercially available information from data brokers. "The Administration looks forward to working with Congress on the responsible collection, retention and use of commercially available information in ways that protect both privacy and national security," it said. ...

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