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Audit: Vic privacy watchdog uncovers third-party infosec risks at four agencies | iTnews

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Australian Audit Report July 2022: Victorian privacy watchdog uncovers third-party infosec risks at four agencies. Agencies only partially effective at ensuring that third parties are securing public sector information.

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