On October 19, the Australian government introduced proposed legislation to create a mandatory data breach notification scheme. The proposed legislation would require entities to notify the Australian Information Commissioner and affected individuals of "eligible data breaches" where there is likely unauthorized access or disclosure of information that could result in serious harm to any of the individuals to whom the information relates. The bill is scheduled for a second reading in the Lower House of Parliament.
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