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• Govt gets over 30 data breach notifications in three weeks under new disclosure laws

  The Australian Government received 31 breach notifications in the three weeks after the country’s new mandatory data breach disclosure laws kicked in.

• Serious concerns as businesses prepare for the mandatory data breach notification

  In February of this year, the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) legislation was passed, with the new regime coming into effect on 22 February 2018.

• Catch of the Day breach may harm brand

  Catch of the Day’s failure to inform users of a data breach that occurred three years ago suggests the online retailer didn’t have a response plan, and may do the brand some harm.
  

• Financial System Inquiry recommends mandatory data breach notification

  A Financial System Inquiry has recommended the adoption of mandatory data breach notification in Australia in order to help consumers keep control over their personal and financial information.

• Mandatory data breach notification back on government agenda

  The Privacy Amendment (Privacy Alerts) Bill is back on the government agenda after it had a first reading in the Senate this week.
  

Whitepapers about mandatory data breach notification

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  Australia Mandatory Data Breach Notification Report

  Australian businesses face an eye-opening transition to the new notifiable data breaches (NDB) scheme as the new legislation requires companies to notify the Privacy Commissioner, and any affected individuals, of any data breach that meets the legislative parameters within 30 days. This white paper summarises what you need to know about the legislation, how it will affect Australian businesses, as well as some tips for how to be prepared and how best to respond publicly to any potential data breach. Download the report to find out more.