IR Alert, Issue 26 (09/11/2022) - Computer Hacks and Employee Data – Keeping Records Secure

With the recent hacks of Optus and Medibank resulting in the theft of the personal data of millions of Australians, it is a good time to review what obligations businesses have towards the personal data of their employees. With rules differing between national agencies, the size of the business and the data being held, the following is a summary of the key requirements for collecting, storing and disclosing employee records.