Data breaches likely to soar | afr.com
The number of data breaches reported by Australian companies could almost double next year under new privacy rules that start in February. Source: Data breaches likely to soar | afr.com
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ASIC reports on cyber resilience assessments of financial markets firms | ASIC
An ASIC report on the cyber resilience of over 100 firms operating across Australia’s financial markets has shown a growing understanding of cyber risks, but there is still some progress to be made. Report 555 Cyber...
Read MoreIAB Australia Regulation Update: New Mandatory Data Breach Notification Laws | IAB
From 22 February 2018, the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) will include a mandatory data breach notification scheme. This means you will have to alert authorities and all affected individuals about any ‘eligible data breach’ which takes...
Read MoreASIC chairman Greg Medcraft warns on cyber black swan | InnovationsAus.com
Cyber security will likely trigger corporate Australia’s next big black swan event according to outgoing ASIC chairman, Greg Medcraft. Source: Medcraft warns on cyber black swan – InnovationsAus.com
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