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Paying ransom to avoid GDPR fine an unwise gambit

Avatar photo by Neil Hodge September 7, 2023September 12, 2023

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Companies that think paying ransomware demands would be a better move than informing regulators of a data breach are playing with fire, according to experts.

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Neil Hodge is a freelance business journalist and photographer based in Nottingham, United Kingdom. He writes on insurance and risk management, corporate governance, internal audit, compliance, and legal... More by Neil Hodge

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