US Executive Order on Data Flows Restricting Bulk Data Outflows

The US Executive Order on data flows focuses on imposing restrictions on bulk data outflows to countries of concern, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela. The proposed mechanism aims to restrict data brokerage and genomic data transactions while allowing exemptions for certain services like financial data and payment processing. The program, administered by the Department of Justice and Homeland Security under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, raises concerns about enforcement challenges and uncertainty for companies regarding permissible transactions.