Biden Executive Order Targets Data Brokers to Protect U.S. National Security

The new directive aims to restrict the sale of Americans' sensitive personal data to foreign adversaries, including China and Russia.

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.