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Australia divided over data breach laws

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Dissent

Michael Lee reports:

Australian organisations remain divided over the issue of data breach notification laws, leaving the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet with mixed signals over what to do in regards to planning a strategy for Australia’s digital future.

Read more on ZDNet (AU).


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