Australia: Cybersecurity regulation in Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
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Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 including cybersecurity regulation enters into force
On 11 December 2024, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 entered partially into force. The Act amends the existing privacy regime, including the creation of an "Eligible Data Breach Declaration" by the Minister in cases of significa…
SourcePrivacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 including cybersecurity regulation received Royal Assent
On 10 December 2024, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 received Royal Assent. The Act amends the existing privacy regime, including the creation of an "Eligible Data Breach Declaration" by the Minister in cases of significant priv…
SourcePrivacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 including cybersecurity regulation was adopted by House of Representatives
On 29 November 2024, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 was adopted following the House of Representatives approval of the Senate amendments. The Act amends the existing privacy regime, including the creation of an "Eligible Data B…
SourceHouse of Representatives passed the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 including cybersecurity regulation to the Senate
On 6 November 2024, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 was passed to the Senate following the House of Representatives agreement in the third reading. The Act would amend the existing privacy regime, including rules for managing da…
SourcePrivacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 including cybersecurity regulation was introduced to the House of Representatives
On 12 September 2024, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Act would introduce a number of changes to the existing privacy regime, including rules for managing data breaches, such a…
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