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Biden Signs Executive Order on Digital Assets
Alvaro Marañon Wed, Mar 9, 2022, 12:03 PM
President Biden's first executive order addressing cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
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Military Justice
Biden Signs Executive Order Making Sexual Harassment an Offense Under the UCMJ
Rohini Kurup Thu, Jan 27, 2022, 11:33 AM
Prior to the order, there was no charge for sexual harassment under military law; instead, it was prosecuted under various sections of the UCMJ.
Cybersecurity
Finally! A Cybersecurity Safety Review Board
Steven M. Bellovin, Adam Shostack Mon, Jun 7, 2021, 11:23 AM
The creation of the Cyber Safety Review Board is a good first step, but additional action can magnify the value the board offers.
Cybersecurity
Everything You Need to Know About the New Executive Order on Cybersecurity
Robert Chesney, Trey Herr Thu, May 13, 2021, 7:00 PM
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/bidens-executive-orderThe Biden administration has released its much-anticipated executive order aiming to improve federal cybersecurity standards and other aspects of cybersecurity. Here’s what you need to know.
Biden Administration
Biden Signs Executive Order on Cybersecurity
Bryce Klehm Thu, May 13, 2021, 10:06 AM
President Biden signed an executive order on May 12, 2021, intended to address the country’s cybersecurity issues following the SolarWinds hack. The executive order, divided into 10 sections, includes components that set cybersecurity standards for federal contractors, remove barriers to the sharing of information, modernize federal government cybersecurity and attempt to improve “the integrity of the software supply chain,” among other priorities.
Privacy
Protect Privacy. That’s an Order.
Alex Joel Tue, Apr 6, 2021, 1:09 PM
In the U.S. legal framework, there is ample precedent for using an executive order or presidential directive to limit intelligence activities and establish safeguards to protect privacy and civil liberties.
Climate Change and Security
Biden Orders Immediate Confrontation of Climate Crisis
Tia Sewell Thu, Jan 21, 2021, 11:48 AM
On Jan. 20, President Joe Biden signed an executive order entitled, “Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis.” It establishes the Biden administration’s commitment to immediately work to confront both the causes and impacts of climate change by implementing policy guided by science.
immigration
Trump Signs Executive Order Limiting Immigration
Elliot Setzer Thu, Apr 23, 2020, 11:01 AM
President Trump signed an executive order on April 22 temporarily suspending immigration into the United States in response to the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. The proclamation halts the issuance of green cards for 60 days and applies to individuals who, as of its signing, are outside of the United States, do not have an immigrant visa and do not have official travel documents other than visas. The order contains a range of exceptions, including exemptions for health care professionals, immigrants already in the U.S. and those seeking temporary visas.
Artificial Intelligence
President Trump’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
Jim Baker Thu, Feb 28, 2019, 10:32 AM
On Feb. 11, President Trump issued a new executive order regarding artificial intelligence (AI).
Artificial Intelligence
Trump’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy: Aspirations Without Teeth
Caleb Watney Wed, Feb 20, 2019, 9:28 AM
On Feb. 11, the White House released an executive order on “Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence” (AI)—the latest attempt to develop a national strategy for AI.