Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Queensland Enacts Data Breach Law

November 30, 2023
Reading Time: 2 mins read
in News
Queensland Enacts Data Breach Law

Queensland has taken a significant step in data protection by passing the Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023, enacting mandatory data breach notification laws for public sector entities. Following New South Wales’ lead, Queensland becomes the second state in Australia to implement such legislation, requiring state and local government bodies to report eligible data breaches that could potentially lead to serious harm to both affected individuals and the state’s privacy regulator.

The newly passed scheme aims to enhance accountability and transparency in data handling practices within the public sector. Under this law, agencies will have 30 days post a data breach incident to assess whether notification is warranted, with the possibility of a reasonable extension if required. This move aligns Queensland’s privacy regulations more closely with national standards and is a response to the growing concern over high-profile data breaches. The reform also seeks to strengthen citizens’ rights to access government-held information by reforming the Right to Information framework and aims to reduce barriers hindering public access.

Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath emphasized the importance of this legislation in fortifying privacy laws and boosting public confidence in data protection measures following notable data breach incidents. The initiative represents a proactive approach by the Queensland government to bolster data security ahead of anticipated federal reforms to the Commonwealth Privacy Act. With this step, Queensland aims to set higher privacy standards, demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding citizens’ information and paving the way for more robust data protection practices in the state.

Reference:
  • Queensland Introduces Mandatory Data Breach Notice Legislation

Tags: AustraliaCyber NewsCyber News 2023Cyber RiskCybersecurityData BreachGovermentLawsNews 2023November 2023QueenslandRansomware Attacks
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Interlock Ransomware Threat Alert

Altman Flags Looming AI Fraud Crisis

July 24, 2025
Interlock Ransomware Threat Alert

XSS Forum Admin Arrested in Kyiv

July 24, 2025
Interlock Ransomware Threat Alert

Google OSS Rebuild Exposes Malicious Code

July 24, 2025
UK Advances Plan to Report Ransomware Attack

UK Advances Plan to Report Ransomware Attack

July 23, 2025
UK Advances Plan to Report Ransomware Attack

Global Ransomware Attacks Drop 43% in Q2

July 23, 2025
UK Advances Plan to Report Ransomware Attack

Clorox Sues Cognizant Over 2023 Cyberattack

July 23, 2025

Latest Alerts

Interlock Ransomware Threat Alert

GitLab Patches Key Vulnerabilities

Backdoor Found in WP Plugins

Lumma Stealer Returns with New Tactics

npm Phishing Emails Target Developer Logins

MuddyWater Emerges Amid Iran-Israel Clash

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Data Breach Affects 340K Jobseekers

    Hackers Use Ransomware on SharePoint Servers

    Beluga Vodka Ransomware Attack Reported

    Weak Password Triggers Ransomware Old Firm

    US Nuclear Agency Breached in MS Hack

    European Healthcare Network Breached

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial