A New Era for Data Security: Are You Ready for EO 14117?

The U.S. Department of Justice’s new data protection rule, issued under Executive Order 14117, is now live, and it’s reshaping how organizations handle sensitive data. Whether you’re a data controller, processor, SaaS vendor, or U.S.- based affiliate of a global enterprise, this rule applies to you. And the stakes are high: organizations must be fully compliant by October 6, 2025, or risk civil fines of up to $374,474 per violation (or twice the transaction value) and criminal penalties of up to 20 years in prison for willful breaches.