Congressman Andy Biggs | biggs.house.gov
Congressman Andy Biggs | biggs.house.gov
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) have issued a joint statement criticizing the Biden Administration's data broker executive order. The representatives expressed concerns about privacy rights in response to the government's ability to purchase sensitive data from various sources. According to the statement, they believe that the U.S. government's actions undermine the Fourth Amendment and individuals' right to privacy by acquiring data such as health information, location data, biometric data, and financial data.
In their statement, Reps. Biggs and Davidson highlighted the importance of protecting Americans' privacy rights and preventing government overreach in data collection. They specifically called for support for the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, which aims to restrict the federal government from purchasing individuals' data without proper legal authorization.
The representatives emphasized the need to close loopholes that allow the government to obtain personal data from tech companies without a warrant or subpoena. They argued that such practices violate the Fourth Amendment and erode privacy protections for citizens.
Overall, Reps. Biggs and Davidson urged the Biden Administration to prioritize privacy rights and uphold the principles of the Fourth Amendment. They called for stronger measures to safeguard individuals' data and prevent government overreach in data collection practices.