Data Breach Notification: Complying with Australian Law to Protect Your Business
A Data Breach Notification is a critical legal requirement under Australian privacy law. If your business experiences a data breach that compromises personal information, you are obligated to notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). Failing to do so can lead to severe penalties and damage to your reputation. Whether you’re a large corporation or a small business, managing a data breach swiftly and correctly is essential to minimising harm.
A data breach occurs when personal information is lost, stolen, or accessed without permission, which can lead to serious consequences such as identity theft or financial loss for your customers. Under the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme, businesses must assess the severity of the breach and determine if it triggers the notification obligations.
Our Data Breach Notification Services Include:
- Immediate Response and Assessment: We help businesses assess the nature of the breach and whether it meets the legal threshold for notification. Our experts guide you through the immediate steps to contain the breach and minimise the impact.
- Drafting Data Breach Notifications: If notification is required, we draft clear, compliant notifications to affected individuals and the OAIC, ensuring your business follows all legal obligations under the NDB scheme.
- Ongoing Legal Advice for Large and Small Businesses: Whether you’re managing data for a large organisation or a small business, we provide tailored legal support to handle data breaches efficiently. We offer guidance on improving your data protection measures to prevent future breaches.
Why Sharon Givoni Consulting?
At Sharon Givoni Consulting, we understand the urgency and seriousness of data breaches. We provide practical, legally sound advice to help you respond swiftly and minimise the damage to your business and reputation. Our motto, Legal Ease, not Legalese®, means we simplify the process, offering clear, straightforward advice when you need it most.
Contact Us
If your business has experienced a data breach, contact Sharon Givoni Consulting immediately. We’ll help you comply with the law, mitigate the damage, and guide you through the Data Breach Notification process with confidence.