What about buying Americans' personal data from abroad? I thought that was the main source of it and the reason for the Five Eyes alliance. To legally spy on the other members and then legally exchange collected data. Spying via proxy.
.. but maintaining the domestic market for personal data?
I approve of any positive changes in this area, but leaving domestic open is indeed only a half measure.
Presidents have fairly broad powers when it comes to international issues. Domestic issues usually require an act of Congress. That would require Americans to elect enough representatives committed to privacy protection to constitute a majority in the House of Representatives and a supermajority in the Senate. Given Americans' aggregate approval of Congress hovers near the single digits, while incumbents are virtually guaranteed reelection, that's probably not going to change any time soon.