Prohibits federal agencies from contracting with internationally owned software companies for systems handling sensitive personal information.
The Contracting America First Act prohibits federal agencies from entering into, renewing, or extending contracts with internationally owned software companies for software systems that store, process, or provide access to sensitive personal information of 500 or more federal employees or officers. The act defines "sensitive personal information" to include Social Security numbers, medical records, and other data that could lead to identity theft, personal harm, or national security risks if compromised.
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