Denmark's data protection authority, Datatilsynet, posted guidance on best practices to combat ransomware attacks. In a video, Datatilsynet IT Security Specialist Allan Frank offered advice on mitigation tactics as well as proper system backups. Additionally, the DPA issued a checklist of actions organizations can take to reduce the threat of ransomware, including employee awareness, system patching, filtered emails and more. Editor's note: IAPP Staff Writer Joe Duball recently discussed all things ransomware with Ice Miller's Guillermo Christensen and Morrison Foerster's Alex Iftimie.