Executive order on safeguarding personal data from hostile countries

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
President Joe Biden issues executive order to protect personal data of American citizens from hostile countries, focusing on preventing the sale of sensitive information to countries of concern.

Key Points

  • Focuses on preventing the sale of sensitive personal information to countries of concern
  • Directs various government agencies to set high security standards to protect Americans' data
  • Aims to prevent hostile countries from accessing and misusing Americans' data for tracking and surveillance purposes

Pros

  • Protects sensitive personal data of American citizens
  • Addresses national security concerns related to data collection and misuse by hostile countries

Cons

  • May face challenges in enforcement and implementation
  • Could potentially impact data-sharing agreements with other countries