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Ian Hulme, from the ICO, said: "Waiting for performance issues or a ransom note to discover a breach is not acceptable. Proactive security is a legal requirement, not an optional extra."
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Free community event with optional VIP packages available for purchase.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
That said, this is one of those recipes where disclosure is optional.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
But scientists, universities, publishers, and funders need to treat peer review as the essential work that it is, not as an optional favor.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
“Participation, of course, will be purely optional and voluntary,” said Mr. Lemoncello, clasping his hands behind his back and stalking around the room.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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