§ 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.