United States of America: Opened consultation on DOJ proposed Rule on Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern

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Opened consultation on DOJ proposed Rule on Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern

On 5 March 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened the public consultation on the proposed Rule on Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern, implementing Executive Order 14117. The consultation closes on 19 April 2024. Under the executive order, the DOJ is required to issue regulations to restrict the transfer of personal data and government-related data to countries of concern and establish safeguards to prevent access to sensitive data. The sensitive personal data include genomic, biometric, personal health, geolocation, financial data, and certain types of personally identifiable information. The sensitive government-related data include information about military members and geolocation of sensitive government sites. Further, the proposed rule includes measures aimed at preventing access through alternative commercial channels, such as data obtained through investment, vendor, and employment connections. The list of countries of concern announced by the DOJ in the notice of proposed rulemaking includes China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela.

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Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2024-03-05
in consultation

On 5 March 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened the public consultation on the proposed Rul…

2024-04-19
in consultation

On 19 April 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) closed the public consultation on the proposed Ru…

2024-10-21
under deliberation

On 21 October 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulem…

2024-10-29
in consultation

On 29 October 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a consultation on the Notice of Propo…

2024-11-30
processing consultation

On 30 November 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) closed the consultation on the Notice of Pr…