Notifiable Data Breaches stories - Page 2

As cyber regulations tighten in 2018, companies face mounting pressure to prove their security measures are effective and compliant with varied global laws.

Australia’s new mandatory data breach disclosure laws impose strict reporting requirements on MSPs, ensuring better data protection and accountability.

Only half of companies know where their sensitive data is stored, finds research by Gemalto, who surveyed 1,050 IT decision makers and 10,500 consumers.

Earlier this year, the Australian government implemented the mandatory Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme, and recently Europe launched its GDPR.

Businesses need a solution that helps manage compliance and audits while making it simple for the right people to access the data they need.

Cyber attacks could cost Australian businesses up to AU$29bn per year, equivalent to 1.9% of Australia's GDP, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan.

By following these six key steps, organisations can better protect themselves and ensure their underlying IT infrastructure is as secure as possible.

Australian organisations should be looking at their ICT security as part of their planning process for the new financial year.

In light of Australia’s NDB legislation, one Australian technology integrator says we can expect to see many reports surfacing over the coming years.

Australian and New Zealand businesses struggle to balance cybersecurity and government regulation, warns Centrify.

Aussie firms risk hefty GDPR fines, must protect EU citizen data or face severe financial and reputational damage.

Digital health records in Australia promise improved healthcare, but with a third of data breaches involving health info, clear security guidelines are crucial.

There are three main drivers for organisations to think carefully about how they manage the security of the information they store, transmit and use.

As cyber attacks become more prevalent and costly, with breaches averaging USD $3.6 million, risk management must top your digital agenda.

Class-action lawsuits may now be a reality under Australia’s mandatory notifiable data breach (NDB) legislation that is now in effect.

Australian firms must secure IoT devices and guest access to comply with data breach laws, say Wavelink experts, or face costly cyber repercussions.

Clyde & Co expects that breach notification requirements will lead to an increase in demand for specialised advice across Australia this year.

Australia’s Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme has netted 63 breach notifications, most of which were from health service providers.

Australia’s new mandatory data breach disclosure law has already shown just how regularly organisations are experiencing data breaches.

If you don't understand NDB, you may face substantial penalties including fines, lost customers and increased risk of future data breaches.