What is Notifiable Data Breaches scheme?
Operations, IT, cybersecurity. A plain-English definition for Australian business owners.
The Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme requires entities covered by the Privacy Act to notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) of any "eligible data breach" — a breach likely to result in serious harm.
The notification timeframe is "as soon as practicable" after the breach is assessed as eligible. Failure to notify attracts substantial penalties.
In a connected back office this sits with the Operations hub, where Valont runs it support, cybersecurity and cloud systems for Australian SMEs as one team. The full definition set is on the glossary.
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General information, not advice. For how this applies to your business, talk it through with a Trusted Advisor or start with the Business Health Check.