Should President Biden Deny Donald Trump Access to Classified Material Beginning on January 20, 2021?

A sitting president doesn't have a security clearance per se. It's automatic.

But once leaving office, he/she doesn't really have one.

However, access to classified information can be granted to former presidents and former vice presidents.

[u]U.S. Code[/u]:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/31/2.2

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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

I wonder if the 'Security clearance' is the equivalent of the GB's "Official secrets act".
I.E, once you're made aware of it you are permenantly bound by it ?
Just wondered if it's another case of American mis-terminology.?