Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026: Protects U.S. persons' communications, limits data retention, and enhances transparency.

The Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026 aims to protect U.S. persons' communications from warrantless queries by federal agencies. It prohibits federal law enforcement from accessing communications of U.S. persons unless specific conditions are met, such as obtaining a warrant or receiving consent. The act also limits data retention, requiring the destruction of covered personal data within five years unless an exception applies.

Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026: Protects U.S. persons' communications, limits data retention, and enhances transparency.

The Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026 aims to protect U.S. persons' communications from warrantless queries by federal agencies. It prohibits federal law enforcement from accessing communications of U.S. persons unless specific conditions are met, such as obtaining a warrant or receiving consent. The act also limits data retention, requiring the destruction of covered personal data within five years unless an exception applies.