Eyeing China, Biden limits personal data transfers to U.S. rivals

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Joe Biden will issue an executive order Wednesday that aims to prevent large transfers of sensitive personal data to "countries of concern," a move that could further the American decoupling from China.

The executive order applies to the sale and transfer of genomic, biometric and financial data, among other personal information of U.S. citizens. China is expected to be named a country of concern, along with Russia, North Korea and Iran.