Australia is well-positioned to restore balance in the “Faustian bargain” citizens must accept to enjoy the conveniences technology offers, while forsaking their digital privacy, Data Compliance Executive Advisor David Mesman, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, writes. Mesman said the proposed reforms to Australia’s Privacy Act, coupled with the increased fines for organizations that sustain negligent data breaches are indications that the country is taking its citizens’ privacy seriously. Additionally, he said the increased fines are only a small piece of the puzzle and added Australia should better allocate resources to help the victims of data breaches become whole sooner.
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