Biden Executive Order Bans Sale of US Data to China, Russia. Good Luck

The report describes a planned U.S. executive order that initiates a Department of Justice rulemaking to restrict U.S. data brokers from selling sensitive American data—such as precise location, biometrics, health, financial, and certain government-related data—to designated “countries of concern,” including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. While the program envisions carve-outs for routine business activities, it raises questions about its effectiveness, scope (since most countries remain unaffected), and legal authority, especially regarding allied nations known to conduct espionage.