Information Commissioner's Office stories - Page 2

Queensland ramps up cybersecurity to safeguard the 2032 Olympics against evolving threats, prioritising identity security and global standards compliance.

As cyber attacks surge, doctors warn clinics to protect operations, with some even considering a return to paper records.

Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.

A data breach linked to MediSecure highlights the critical need for improved third-party risk management, affecting over a million Australians' data.

Australia's healthcare sector faces an increase in potentially fatal ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of prioritised cybersecurity amidst digital transformation.

Intelliworx is urging the Australian Federal Government to bolster cybersecurity measures and funding support in the forthcoming budget.

In celebration of International Data Privacy Day, Vectra AI's Chris Fisher stresses the need for organisations to take a proactive stance in improving data protection measures.

UK Data Breaches Continue to Put Millions at Risk, Costing Billions, Analysis Finds. Genuine data security lacking.

Businesses need to keep their prevention and detection technologies top of mind by ensuring that they have the appropriate protective controls in place.

Australia's data breach report reveals an increase in notifications, with attacks and human error taking the blame.

Clearview AI does not comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and ‘interfered with the privacy of Australian invidividuals’.

In total there were 546 reported incidents of potential data breaches in the most recent financial year, up from 463 in the previous year (2018/19).

Edwards has a clear message: If New Zealand businesses undermine the issue of privacy, they will ruin their business.

Research by Vanson Bourne revealed that 44% of respondents believed that their CEO was the weak link in their cybersecurity operation.

Many organisations fail at basic cybersecurity, relying solely on advanced tools. Wavelink highlights the vital need for timely patches and employee training.

The financial services sector reported the second-highest number of data breaches in the 12-month period covered by the latest OIAC report.

The UK Information Commissioner warns that live facial recognition technology poses significant privacy risks, urging strict adherence to data laws.

Heavy fines of GBP £183.39 million for British Airways and GBP £99.2 million for Marriott underscore the critical need for immediate cybersecurity investment.

At home and abroad, companies anticipate cyber-crime will be the most disruptive economic crime of 2019 and 2020.

The Australian Information Commissioner (OIAC) has released the latest quarterly report on the notifications under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.