Overview

• President Joe Biden signs an executive order to safeguard Americans' sensitive personal data from countries deemed hostile, including China and Russia.
• The order restricts bulk transfers of personal data such as biometric, health, and financial information to 'countries of concern' identified by the administration.
• Data brokers and commercial entities are targeted to prevent the sale of sensitive information to foreign governments or entities controlled by them.
• The Department of Justice is directed to issue regulations establishing protections for sensitive personal and government-related data.
• The executive action is part of broader efforts to address national security concerns over foreign access to U.S. data, urging Congress to pass comprehensive privacy legislation.