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Biden to Sign EO Restricting Adversarial Nations From Purchasing Americans’ Data

The restrictions will prevent China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela from purchasing some data through data brokers.
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Biden to Sign EO Restricting Adversarial Nations From Purchasing Americans’ Data
President Joe Biden attends a meeting with Congressional leadership in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 27, 2024. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images
Andrew Thornebrooke
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WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden is signing an executive order today to prevent hostile nations from purchasing the sensitive data of U.S. residents through legal sources.

The executive order will direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to create regulations to prevent countries of concern from collecting and exploiting U.S. residents’ sensitive personal data including genomic, biometric, personal health, geolocation, and financial information.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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