US President Biden has announced an executive order banning the mass sale of Americans' personal information to countries such as China in response to security concerns.
On the 28th, President Biden of the United States announced an executive order prohibiting the sale of large amounts of personal information such as location information, genetic information, and assets of Americans to countries that have security concerns.
Biden administration officials have said the targets include China, Russia, and Iran.
In a statement released by the Biden administration, there are concerns that if the personal information of Americans involved in the military and national security fields is passed on to these countries, it could be used for espionage or blackmail.
It also points out that if the personal information of activists and journalists critical of these countries is misused, it could lead to the suppression of freedom of speech.
Up until now, Americans' personal information has often been legally bought and sold through brokers, and a senior Biden administration official said the executive order "fills a national security vacuum." emphasized the need.
The Biden administration has said that the Department of Justice will play a central role in considering specific regulations while listening to the opinions of the business community.