Ohio will require local governments to adopt cybersecurity policies to protect against cyberattacks and ransomware threats. This requirement applies to counties, cities, townships, school districts, and libraries. Additionally, any payment of ransom demands must be approved in a public meeting by the local government's legislative authority, detailing why such payment is in the best interest of the community. Advocates consider these measures essential for safeguarding taxpayers' funds and personal data, while some local government groups express concerns about practical implications and deep-rooted principles.
In response to Cleveland and other local governments around Ohio being targeted with cyberattacks and ransomware threats, the state of Ohio will soon require all counties, cities, townships, school districts, libraries, and other local governments to have a cybersecurity policy that adheres to certain standards.
The ransomware payment provision mandates that a political subdivision experiencing a ransomware incident cannot pay a ransom unless approved by the legislative authority in a formal resolution.
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