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Public Data Could Put U.S. Military at Risk

In this congressional testimony, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) explores how publicly available data--often collected and sold by commercial sources--can create unexpected military risks. The report outlines how adversaries could exploit this information and why the Department of Defense (DOD) should strengthen its approach to protecting critical data.
Date: Nov 17, 2025
Runtime: 00:05:03
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Information Environment: DOD Faces Risks with Publicly Accessible Information
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