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Executive Order Establishes Guardrails To Protect Americans' Sensitive Personal Data

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In response to America's "significant digital footprint," on February 28, the White House issued a landmark data protection executive order on "Preventing Access...

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Ieuan Jolly

Kris Ekdahl

Caitlin Potratz Metcalf

In response to America's "significant digital footprint," on February 28, the White House issued a landmark data protection executive order on "Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government Data by Countries of Concern" (Sensitive Data Executive Order or the EO).

The Sensitive Data Executive Order comes four months after the White House's executive order on "Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence" (AI Executive Order), and many elements of the AI Executive Order also permeate the Sensitive Data Executive Order. The Sensitive Data Executive Order requires the Attorney General to publish regulations by August 26, 2024.

What is the Purpose of the EO?

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Executive Order Establishes Guardrails To Protect Americans' Sensitive Personal Data

What is the Purpose of the EO?

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