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Biden order will limit how much data can be sold to Russia and China

The Biden administration issued an executive order to limit the transfer of Americans' sensitive data to adversarial countries like Russia and China.
The focus is on protecting data such as genomic, biometric, health, geolocation, and financial data from being used for cyber-enabled activities and espionage.

Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items

The Biden administration is finalizing a new cybersecurity executive order focusing on AI, secure software, and other critical tech areas.

New U.S. DoJ Rule Halts Bulk Data Transfers to Adversarial Nations to Protect Privacy

The U.S. DOJ's new rule aims to protect citizens' personal data from being transferred to hostile foreign nations.

Potential year-end cyber executive order may hinge on election results, people familiar say

A new Biden-era cybersecurity executive order may be enacted by year-end, focusing on numerous cybersecurity topics and addressing unfinished business from previous initiatives.

Coming cyber executive order includes a push to mobile drivers licenses

The Biden administration's expected cybersecurity executive order aims to enhance digital identity verification for public benefits.

Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items

The White House is finalizing a second executive order on cybersecurity, emphasizing AI and secure software, aimed at strengthening federal cybersecurity measures.

Biden order will limit how much data can be sold to Russia and China

The Biden administration issued an executive order to limit the transfer of Americans' sensitive data to adversarial countries like Russia and China.
The focus is on protecting data such as genomic, biometric, health, geolocation, and financial data from being used for cyber-enabled activities and espionage.

Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items

The Biden administration is finalizing a new cybersecurity executive order focusing on AI, secure software, and other critical tech areas.

New U.S. DoJ Rule Halts Bulk Data Transfers to Adversarial Nations to Protect Privacy

The U.S. DOJ's new rule aims to protect citizens' personal data from being transferred to hostile foreign nations.

Potential year-end cyber executive order may hinge on election results, people familiar say

A new Biden-era cybersecurity executive order may be enacted by year-end, focusing on numerous cybersecurity topics and addressing unfinished business from previous initiatives.

Coming cyber executive order includes a push to mobile drivers licenses

The Biden administration's expected cybersecurity executive order aims to enhance digital identity verification for public benefits.

Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items

The White House is finalizing a second executive order on cybersecurity, emphasizing AI and secure software, aimed at strengthening federal cybersecurity measures.
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#biden-administration

Trump administration likely to upend Biden AI policy

Biden's AI policies may be overturned by Trump, but some initiatives like the AI Safety Institute might continue.

Biden to close federal agencies Jan. 9 for Carter day of mourning

Biden honors Jimmy Carter by closing federal agencies on January 9, 2024, for a day of remembrance and reflection.

Biden to sign executive order boosting cybersecurity of ports, maritime vessels

President Biden expected to sign executive order to boost maritime cybersecurity through DHS and U.S. Coast Guard.
Order mandates vessels and ports to enhance cybersecurity defenses, comply with incident reporting rules, and establish minimum cybersecurity standards.

President Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study of women's health

Biden focuses on improving women's health research
New investments and commitments by federal agencies announced

Trump administration likely to upend Biden AI policy

Biden's AI policies may be overturned by Trump, but some initiatives like the AI Safety Institute might continue.

Biden to close federal agencies Jan. 9 for Carter day of mourning

Biden honors Jimmy Carter by closing federal agencies on January 9, 2024, for a day of remembrance and reflection.

Biden to sign executive order boosting cybersecurity of ports, maritime vessels

President Biden expected to sign executive order to boost maritime cybersecurity through DHS and U.S. Coast Guard.
Order mandates vessels and ports to enhance cybersecurity defenses, comply with incident reporting rules, and establish minimum cybersecurity standards.

President Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study of women's health

Biden focuses on improving women's health research
New investments and commitments by federal agencies announced
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#immigration-policy

NYC Mayor is Looking Into Using Executive Order to Change Parts of The Sanctuary City Designation, Report Says

Mayor Eric Adams is exploring executive orders to change NYC's Sanctuary City status amid safety concerns regarding non-citizen criminals.

Yay! Biden's actually looking to fix the border at last

President Biden considering executive order to tighten southern border using Section 212(f) power.
Biden may backtrack on previous reluctance to use this executive power due to ongoing border issues.

NYC Mayor is Looking Into Using Executive Order to Change Parts of The Sanctuary City Designation, Report Says

Mayor Eric Adams is exploring executive orders to change NYC's Sanctuary City status amid safety concerns regarding non-citizen criminals.

Yay! Biden's actually looking to fix the border at last

President Biden considering executive order to tighten southern border using Section 212(f) power.
Biden may backtrack on previous reluctance to use this executive power due to ongoing border issues.
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#data-privacy

US to crackdown on databrokers doing deals with 6 nations

The US government plans to restrict data sales to select countries through an Executive Order addressing national security concerns.

Biden's crackdown on sales of Americans' data to China & Russia reverberates across adland

Data brokers barred from selling US consumers' data to specific countries.
The US Department of Justice will create protections for sensitive data categories like financial and health information.

Biden signs executive order to stop Russia and China from buying Americans' personal data

Personal data sale restricted to 'countries of concern'
National security concerns over personal data sales

Justice Department Issues Comprehensive Proposed Rule Addressing National Security Risks Posed to U.S. Sensitive Data

The Justice Department proposes new regulations to safeguard sensitive personal data from foreign access, following President Biden's Executive Order.

Biden executive order cracks down on U.S. data broker sales to China, Russia

Biden aims to restrict data sales to adversaries like China, Russia.
DOJ to propose rules restricting bulk data transfers to adversarial nations.

Biden Acts to Stop Sales of Sensitive Personal Data to China and Russia

Biden's executive order restricts sale of sensitive American data to certain countries.
Countries like China and Russia are using data for blackmail and surveillance.

US to crackdown on databrokers doing deals with 6 nations

The US government plans to restrict data sales to select countries through an Executive Order addressing national security concerns.

Biden's crackdown on sales of Americans' data to China & Russia reverberates across adland

Data brokers barred from selling US consumers' data to specific countries.
The US Department of Justice will create protections for sensitive data categories like financial and health information.

Biden signs executive order to stop Russia and China from buying Americans' personal data

Personal data sale restricted to 'countries of concern'
National security concerns over personal data sales

Justice Department Issues Comprehensive Proposed Rule Addressing National Security Risks Posed to U.S. Sensitive Data

The Justice Department proposes new regulations to safeguard sensitive personal data from foreign access, following President Biden's Executive Order.

Biden executive order cracks down on U.S. data broker sales to China, Russia

Biden aims to restrict data sales to adversaries like China, Russia.
DOJ to propose rules restricting bulk data transfers to adversarial nations.

Biden Acts to Stop Sales of Sensitive Personal Data to China and Russia

Biden's executive order restricts sale of sensitive American data to certain countries.
Countries like China and Russia are using data for blackmail and surveillance.
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#government

The Rise of the Chief AI Officer

Biden's executive order established chief artificial intelligence officers in federal agencies to enhance AI coordination, innovation, and risk management.

Address risks: leading AI companies join safety consortium

The U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) has been announced by Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
The consortium members include major companies like BP, Cisco Systems, IBM, and government agencies, and academic institutions.

The Rise of the Chief AI Officer

Biden's executive order established chief artificial intelligence officers in federal agencies to enhance AI coordination, innovation, and risk management.

Address risks: leading AI companies join safety consortium

The U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) has been announced by Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
The consortium members include major companies like BP, Cisco Systems, IBM, and government agencies, and academic institutions.
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Kentucky governor bans conversion therapy, setting up legal battle

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's executive order prohibits conversion therapy for minors, aiming to protect them despite potential legal challenges from conservative opposition.
#affordable-housing

City Agencies Asked to Review Land for Potential Housing Development

New York City is taking significant steps to address its affordable housing crisis by exploring city-owned land for development opportunities.

ABS Wants to Add Floors to Affordable Highrise in Hollywood

ABS Properties is seeking to increase the height of a proposed apartment tower in Hollywood by using an executive order from Mayor Karen Bass.
The revised plans call for a 35-story tower with 523 apartments, replacing a previous proposal for a 26-story senior affordable housing complex.
ABS Properties is also working on two other affordable housing developments in Hollywood.

City Agencies Asked to Review Land for Potential Housing Development

New York City is taking significant steps to address its affordable housing crisis by exploring city-owned land for development opportunities.

ABS Wants to Add Floors to Affordable Highrise in Hollywood

ABS Properties is seeking to increase the height of a proposed apartment tower in Hollywood by using an executive order from Mayor Karen Bass.
The revised plans call for a 35-story tower with 523 apartments, replacing a previous proposal for a 26-story senior affordable housing complex.
ABS Properties is also working on two other affordable housing developments in Hollywood.
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Ending Birthright Citizenship Is Harder Than It Sounds

Trump proposes ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, planning to sign an executive order on his first day in office.
#homelessness

California Cleans House on Homelessness

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling and allocating resources to address the issue.

Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments: Nothing More Urgent' In California

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to clear homeless encampments, emphasizing urgent action and state support for local governments to address homelessness.

Gov. Gavin Newsom orders state agencies to clear homeless camps and encourages cities to do so

Gov. Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, emphasizing the need for urgent and humane action.

Watch: Gavin Newsom Clears Out Homeless Camp Weeks After Declaring It Was Time for Everyone to Do Their Part'

California Governor Gavin Newsom cleared out a homeless encampment, emphasizing urgency to address homelessness issues.

California Cleans House on Homelessness

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling and allocating resources to address the issue.

Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments: Nothing More Urgent' In California

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to clear homeless encampments, emphasizing urgent action and state support for local governments to address homelessness.

Gov. Gavin Newsom orders state agencies to clear homeless camps and encourages cities to do so

Gov. Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, emphasizing the need for urgent and humane action.

Watch: Gavin Newsom Clears Out Homeless Camp Weeks After Declaring It Was Time for Everyone to Do Their Part'

California Governor Gavin Newsom cleared out a homeless encampment, emphasizing urgency to address homelessness issues.
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Biden draws the (US-Mexico border) line at 4,000: Letters to the Editor - May 18, 2024

President Biden is considering an executive order to limit US-Mexico border migrant crossings to 4,000 per day.

Donald Trump says he'll revoke Joe Biden's protections for trans people 'on day one'

Donald Trump plans to reverse transgender protections enacted by President Joe Biden on day one if he wins the presidency.
#ai-regulation

Meet the Woman Who Showed President Biden ChatGPT-and Helped Set the Course for AI

Arati Prabhakar is a key figure advising the US president on managing AI, reviving the semiconductor industry, and driving a cancer moonshot.

Education will be key to good AI regulation: A view from the USA | Computer Weekly

Government regulation and control of AI technology, progress in Congress may face challenges.

Meet the Woman Who Showed President Biden ChatGPT-and Helped Set the Course for AI

Arati Prabhakar is a key figure advising the US president on managing AI, reviving the semiconductor industry, and driving a cancer moonshot.

Education will be key to good AI regulation: A view from the USA | Computer Weekly

Government regulation and control of AI technology, progress in Congress may face challenges.
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#national-security

FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Executive Order to Protect Americans' Sensitive Personal Data | The White House

Executive Order to safeguard Americans' sensitive personal data from exploitation by countries of concern.
Focus on protecting data like genomic, health, and financial data to prevent surveillance, blackmail, and privacy violations.

White House proposes banning sale of personal data to China

Preventing the sale or transfer of sensitive data to adversarial countries like China and Russia
Categories of data included in the proposed data-transfer ban and the enforcement by the US Justice Department.

Biden executive order aims to stop adversaries from obtaining, exploiting Americans' personal data

Presidential executive order to protect sensitive American data
Efforts focused on preventing data exploitation by adversarial nations

Biden issues executive order to better shield Americans' sensitive data from foreign foes

Biden signs order protecting Americans' personal data from foreign adversaries
Targeting commercial data brokers to safeguard sensitive data

Message to the Congress on Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern

The Executive Order expands the national emergency declared in previous orders regarding information and communication technology supply chain security.
The order authorizes the Attorney General to prohibit large-scale transfer of Americans' personal data to countries of concern for national security reasons.

The Morning Risk Report: U.S. to Limit Sales of Americans' Personal Data to China, Other Adversaries

Sensitive U.S. data sales to China limited by Biden's order
Digital export controls to prevent sensitive data transfer to adversarial countries

FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Executive Order to Protect Americans' Sensitive Personal Data | The White House

Executive Order to safeguard Americans' sensitive personal data from exploitation by countries of concern.
Focus on protecting data like genomic, health, and financial data to prevent surveillance, blackmail, and privacy violations.

White House proposes banning sale of personal data to China

Preventing the sale or transfer of sensitive data to adversarial countries like China and Russia
Categories of data included in the proposed data-transfer ban and the enforcement by the US Justice Department.

Biden executive order aims to stop adversaries from obtaining, exploiting Americans' personal data

Presidential executive order to protect sensitive American data
Efforts focused on preventing data exploitation by adversarial nations

Biden issues executive order to better shield Americans' sensitive data from foreign foes

Biden signs order protecting Americans' personal data from foreign adversaries
Targeting commercial data brokers to safeguard sensitive data

Message to the Congress on Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern

The Executive Order expands the national emergency declared in previous orders regarding information and communication technology supply chain security.
The order authorizes the Attorney General to prohibit large-scale transfer of Americans' personal data to countries of concern for national security reasons.

The Morning Risk Report: U.S. to Limit Sales of Americans' Personal Data to China, Other Adversaries

Sensitive U.S. data sales to China limited by Biden's order
Digital export controls to prevent sensitive data transfer to adversarial countries
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#womens-health-research

Video: Biden Signs Executive Order to Boost Women's Health Research

Biden prioritizes women's health research
$200 million investment in NIH for women's health research

Health Execs Applaud Biden's Executive Order on Women's Health

$12 billion allocated to improve women's health research and innovation
Executive order aims to enhance research standards and funding for women's health

Biden order boosts women's health research as he presses for more funding

Historical underfunding of women's health research has led to knowledge gaps on diseases affecting women differently. Executive order aims to advance women's health research with comprehensive actions and data standards.

Video: Biden Signs Executive Order to Boost Women's Health Research

Biden prioritizes women's health research
$200 million investment in NIH for women's health research

Health Execs Applaud Biden's Executive Order on Women's Health

$12 billion allocated to improve women's health research and innovation
Executive order aims to enhance research standards and funding for women's health

Biden order boosts women's health research as he presses for more funding

Historical underfunding of women's health research has led to knowledge gaps on diseases affecting women differently. Executive order aims to advance women's health research with comprehensive actions and data standards.
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Three Things: Goodbye, Good, Buy? Good - Bye! - emptywheel

Mitch McConnell resigns as Senate minority leader three years ahead of his Senate retirement.
President Biden signed an executive order banning the sale of Americans' personal data to China and Russia.

Biden orders crackdown on selling Americans' personal data abroad

The executive order authorizes preventing large-scale transfer of personal data to certain countries. Data brokers collect extensive personal data. Several departments will implement new protections under the order.

Biden Plans to Harden Protection Against Cybersecurity Threats to Ports

Executive order to enhance maritime cybersecurity response
Investment in port infrastructure and broadening DHS powers

Biden-Harris Administration Announces First-Ever Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety

The U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) has been created to advance the development and deployment of safe, trustworthy AI.
The consortium will unite AI stakeholders from various sectors to address key priorities outlined in President Biden's Executive Order on AI.

Agencies are on track with AI executive order deadlines, White House says

The White House has achieved all of the 90-day benchmarks set out in President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence.
The completed actions focus on managing security risks, investing in innovation, and encouraging private sector participation in public sector regulatory efforts.
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