Executive Order 14117--Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern.

Executive Order 14117, issued by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on February 28, 2024, expands on a previous national emergency declaration and addresses the efforts of certain countries to access Americans' personal and government-related data. The order aims to prevent bulk access to this data by countries of concern, as it increases the risk of malicious activities. It acknowledges the importance of global data flows while recognizing the risks of unrestricted data transfers to these countries. The Attorney General, along with other agencies, will issue regulations to restrict certain transactions involving sensitive personal and government-related data. The order emphasizes the need to balance national security with an open and secure internet and the protection of human rights. It establishes processes for issuing licenses, defines terms used in the order, and calls for reports on the progress of implementing these measures. Overall, the order focuses on protecting sensitive personal data and addressing national security risks related to data access and transfer by countries of concern. [Extracted from the article]