Home Cyber North Carolina is the First State to Prohibit Public Entities from Paying... CyberExpert OpinionNewsState and Local North Carolina is the First State to Prohibit Public Entities from Paying Ransoms: What Does This Mean for North Carolina Public Schools and Universities? May 27, 2022 30 Share FacebookLinkedinTwitter Photon photo | Shutterstock You must be a Paid or Free Trial Member to Access this Content. Paid members, please login to view your news subscription(s). RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Cyber Maryland Legislature Passes Comprehensive Data Privacy Bill Cyber Expert Advises Against Ransomware Payment Ban Compliance DOJ Releases COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force Report Touting Its Successes and Urging Lawmakers to Enact New Legislation