A new legal framework for identifying and reporting Australian data breaches

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A data breach reporting mechanism will provide security and economic benefits for Australia. One aim of such a mechanism is to enable law enforcement agencies to discover identity crime threats arising from data breaches. Enhanced reporting will lead to more information sharing which will lead to enhanced detection. The reporting mechanism will be built with the needs to Australian business at its heart to encourage reporting. In turn, this will enhance consumer confidence through enhanced governance regarding the handling of personal information. The research will cement Australia's reputation as an advanced technological jurisdiction that can incorporate the security requirements of technical development.