((a)) ** In general** Entities may voluntarily report cyber incidents or ransom payments to the Agency that are not required under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of , but may enhance the situational awareness of cyber threats.section 681b(a) of this title

((b)) ** Voluntary provision of additional information in required reports** Covered entities may voluntarily include in reports required under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of information that is not required to be included, but may enhance the situational awareness of cyber threats.section 681b(a) of this title

((c)) ** Application of ** shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent to reports and information submitted under subsections (a) and (b) as it applies to reports and information submitted under .Section 681e of this titlesection 681b of this title