Australia’s DPA releases data breach response

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has prepared this guide to assist Australian Government agencies and private sector organisations (entities) prepare for and respond to data breaches in line with their obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act).

The guide is in five parts:

1. Data breaches and the Australian Privacy Act
2. Preparing a data breach response plan
3. Responding to data breaches — Four key steps
4. Notifiable Data Breaches
5. Other sources of information

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Source: Data breach preparation and response — A guide to managing data breaches in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)| Office of the Australian Information Commissioner – OAIC