Putnam County requires public hearing before any ransomware payment
On Oct. 7, 2025, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution implementing ORC §9.64 that requires a public hearing and written best-interest findings before the county may pay or otherwise comply with a ransomware demand; the board voted unanimously.
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The Board of County Commissioners of Putnam County adopted a resolution on Oct. 7, 2025, requiring a public hearing before the county may pay or comply with any ransom demand resulting from a ransomware incident.
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