Continuation of National Emergency for Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

On March 30, 2020, the Trump administration signed a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to significant malicious cyber-enabled activities, originally declared in 2015. The continuation extends the emergency powers and authorities related to cyber threats without expiration. The direct impact on Americans includes continued government authority to respond to and restrict cyber activities deemed malicious, affecting cybersecurity policy and potential sanctions on foreign actors.