Information Commissioner's Office stories

Australian and New Zealand businesses are being urged to harden cloud defences as experts warn of identity flaws, misconfigurations and AI-fuelled attacks.

Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.

AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.

As AI scales across Australia and New Zealand, leaders are learning that trust, impact and compliance all hinge on disciplined, clean data.

Rising data breaches and rapid AI adoption are forcing Australian boards to rethink privacy, shifting focus from perimeter security to full data lifecycle.

Australia's Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.

Australia's banks face rising AI-driven scams, making robust human identity verification and phishing-resistant MFA critical to security.

Electronic Frontiers Australia criticises the National AI Plan for favouring business interests over public safety, digital rights and calls for stronger EU-style law.

Baidam urges Australian firms to strengthen supply chain security with a new five-pillar framework amid rising third-party data breaches.

Firevault launches offline digital vault system to shield businesses and directors from rising cyber breach risks and hefty fines in the UK and worldwide.

Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.

Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.

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.

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.