Tag: Cybersecurity Act

Australia’s first Cybersecurity Bill passes Parliament

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s first standalone Cybersecurity Bill has passed into law, introducing a mandatory ransomware reporting regime and protections for businesses that cooperate with authorities in the aftermath of a cyber-attack....

Intelligence committee green lights Cybersecurity Act

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s first standalone Cybersecurity Bill has been given the green light by the powerful intelligence and security committee, paving the way for its debate in Parliament later this week....

Falloff in cyber reports as businesses lawyer up

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s cyber intelligence agency has witnessed a falloff in businesses proactively reporting cyber incidents in recent months, delaying their ability to respond as firms increasingly lawyer up. As Parliament...

Landmark cyber package expands govt’s ‘last resort’ powers

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s first ever Cybersecurity Act was among a landmark legislative package introduced by the Albanese government on Wednesday with promises of protections for businesses that cooperate with authorities on...

Limited use but no ‘safe harbour’ for cyber data sharing

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Upcoming cybersecurity laws will offer businesses that share private details with cyber agencies in the aftermath of an attack a limited use protection from regulatory action. But to balance...