The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act is primarily intended to do which of the following?

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• ACodify a treaty with the EU that permits the cross-border transfer of personal information from the
• BUpdate the legal mechanisms through which federal law enforcement may obtain data that
• CEstablish baseline pnvacy obligations that US companies must comply with for personal
• DProhibit foreign companies from using the personal Information of US. citizens without their

• A
  7% (2)
• B
  73% (22)
• C
  17% (5)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act, enacted in 2018, updates the legal framework for federal law enforcement to access electronic data held by U.S. service providers, even when the data is stored outside the United States. The act resolves jurisdictional issues that arise in cross-border data requests and facilitates international cooperation for law enforcement Key Provisions of the CLOUD Act: Data Access for Law Enforcement: The CLOUD Act allows U.S. federal law enforcement to compel U.S.-based service providers (e.g., Microsoft, Google) to provide access to data stored abroad using a valid warrant or subpoena, provided the request complies with applicable laws. International Data Sharing Agreements: The CLOUD Act enables the U.S. to establish bilateral agreements with other countries to streamline access to data for law enforcement purposes. These agreements ensure that U.S. and foreign law enforcement can access data without violating each other's sovereignty or privacy Conflict with Foreign Laws: The act includes mechanisms for providers to challenge data requests that conflict with the laws of the country where the data is stored, providing safeguards for compliance with foreign privacy laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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