Colleagues,
Earlier today, the Office of the Vice President for Research published guidance regarding compliance with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Regulations Regarding Access to Bulk U.S. Sensitive Data. These regulations establish important restrictions on how certain categories of sensitive data—such as health, genomic, biometric, financial, and geolocation information—may be accessed or shared with entities or individuals associated with designated “countries of concern” (specifically China—including Hong Kong and Macau—Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela).
If your research involves sensitive data related to U.S. persons, please review this guidance and follow its recommendations. These regulations carry national security implications and introduce new compliance expectations that may affect research practices and collaborations.
Thank you for your attention and continued commitment to responsible research practices.
Joe Doyle
Research Security Officer