Executive Order 13984

Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber- Enabled Activities

Ordered by Donald Trump on January 19, 2021

Summary

Requires U.S. cloud infrastructure providers to verify identities of foreign customers and maintain detailed transaction records. Authorizes Commerce to restrict or condition foreign access to these services if linked to malicious cyber activities. Promotes voluntary industry-government threat information sharing.

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