Australia records highest data breaches in three years in H1 2024, with health and government sectors majorly impacted; malicious attacks account for 67%.

In the first half of 2024, Australia experienced a record 527 data breaches, a 9% rise from late 2023, marking the highest level in over three years. The health sector and government were the primary sources of these breaches, with malicious attacks responsible for 67% of cases. In response, the Australian government proposed the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 to enhance enforcement and require organizations to strengthen data security measures.