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.
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Preparing for mandatory data breach notification
With the Privacy Amendments (Privacy Alerts) Bill 2013 likely to become law following a standing committee report, now is a good time to start looking at security systems, says K&L Gates partner Cameron Abbott.
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Senate must pass mandatory data breach notification bill: Committee
A standing committee has urged the Senate to pass the Privacy Amendments (Privacy Alerts) Bill 2013, stating that mandatory data breach notifications would benefit both Australian consumers and industry stakeholders.
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ACCAN goes into bat for mandatory data breach bill
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has thrown its support behind mandatory data breach notification, saying it would lead to better security of private and financial information.
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Comms Alliance expresses concerns with mandatory data breach notification
The Communications Alliance has joined the Association for Data-driven Marketing and Advertising (ADMA) in criticising the federal government’s proposed mandatory data breach notification law, saying that the legislation will come at a cost to industry and that there was not enough consultation.