Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017

The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 is an Australian law that requires organizations covered by the Privacy Act to notify individuals and the Australian Privacy Office if personal information they hold is accidentally or unlawfully accessed, disclosed, or lost. The law aims to keep people informed about data breaches that could affect their privacy, allowing them to take protective actions. Notifications must be made promptly and include details about the breach and steps to mitigate potential harm. This legislation encourages organizations to enhance their data security and transparency practices.