President Biden Issues Executive Order to Protect Sensitive Personal Data from Countries of Concern; Forthcoming NPRM Will Outline Regulatory Framework and Exemptions

President Biden Issues Executive Order to Protect Sensitive Personal Data from Countries of Concern; Forthcoming NPRM Will Outline Regulatory Framework and Exemptions

President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) aimed at safeguarding Americans’ sensitive personal data from exploitation by countries of concern. This order represents a significant step to enhance data security and prevent large-scale transfers of personal data to such countries. The focus lies on protecting various forms of sensitive information, including genomic, biometric, health, geolocation, and financial data, among others…. (Colocho, February 28, 2024) #Health Information Technology, #Privacy