Ohio Enacts Law Regulating Ransomware Payments and Cybersecurity

Thompson Hine lawyers Steven G. Stransky, Thomas F. Zych, Thora Knight and Kimberly Pack's article, "Ohio Enacts Law Regulating Ransomware Payments and Cybersecurity,” was featured in Pratt’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Law Report.

The authors discuss Ohio’s recently enacted operating appropriations bill that includes provisions to regulate how and when state agencies can make ransomware payments, including a new requirement related to consultation with and approval from legislative officials. The bill also sets forth new cybersecurity standards and cyber-related event reporting requirements for state agencies.

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