Data breach notification scheme ‘long overdue’
Creating a mandatory data breach notification scheme is a “long overdue initiative,” according to Internet Australia CEO Laurie Patton.
Creating a mandatory data breach notification scheme is a “long overdue initiative,” according to Internet Australia CEO Laurie Patton.
The government has released the long-awaited exposure draft of legislation to create a mandatory data breach notification scheme.
Greens Senator Scott Ludlam is demanding answers from the government over legislation implementing a mandatory data breach notification regime.
The public will soon get its first look at the government’s proposed data breach notification regime, according to a spokesperson for the Attorney-General’s Department.
Professional services firm Deloitte has set up an online cyber intelligence centre in Australia to help its clients respond to data breaches and other cyber security issues.
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.
The Privacy Amendment (Privacy Alerts) Bill 2013 has received its first reading in Parliament by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus.
In spite of best practices, it is likely your organization will experience a serious data breach at some point. Once the initial shock wears off you'll be faced with numerous decisions, the most significant of which is whether to seek help from outside professionals such as attorneys, computer forensics investigators, information security consultants, privacy consultants and law enforcement.