A ransomware attack is a major threat affecting all sectors of business, including healthcare. Organizations typically follow state and federal privacy laws as part of their ransomware prevention and response measures. Beyond these privacy laws, every organization should also be aware of U.S. sanctions law in its response to a ransomware attack.
As a reminder, on October 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) issued an advisory warning regarding the risk associated with making a ransomware payment. Federal laws prohibit U.S. persons or ...
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