Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 07, 2026

Title 28 - Judicial Administration last revised: Jul 03, 2025
§ 202.209 - Country of concern.

The term country of concern means any foreign government that, as determined by the Attorney General with the concurrence of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce:

(a) Has engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons; and

(b) Poses a significant risk of exploiting government-related data or bulk U.S. sensitive personal data to the detriment of the national security of the United States or security and safety of U.S. persons.

authority: 50 U.S.C. 1701
source: 90 FR 1706, Jan. 8, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 28 CFR 202.209