Cfius Scrutinizes Foreign Investment For National Security Risks

CFIUS Fines T-Mobile $60 Million for Unauthorized Data Access

CFIUS Scrutinizes Foreign Investment for National Security Risks

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a powerful US committee that scrutinizes foreign investment for national security risks, has fined T-Mobile $60 million for failing to disclose and take action against data leaks.

Unauthorized Data Access Raises Security Concerns

Between August 2020 and June 2021, CFIUS found that T-Mobile failed to promptly report unauthorized data access incidents and take appropriate action to prevent further leaks. The committee expressed concerns that these data breaches could potentially compromise national security.

Settlement Includes Security Measures

As part of the settlement, T-Mobile has agreed to pay the $60 million fine and implement a comprehensive set of security measures to enhance its data protection practices. These measures include加强安全措施加强安全措施.