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Data Breaches (cont)

Australia's Privacy Act 1988     Notifiable Data Breaches scheme

In the event of a suspected or known data breach

  • contain breach where possible
  • assess if personal information is likely to result in serious harm to affected individuals
    • individuals must be notified promptly
    • Australian Information Commissioner must also be notified
  • take action to prevent future breaches