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AU: Industry in dark on privacy law

Posted on January 21, 2014 by pogowasright.org

Fran Foo reports:

Half of all organisations are not even aware of amendments to the Privacy Act that could see fines of about $1.7 million imposed when it comes into effect next month.

IT vendors and privacy advocates hope the startling low awareness figure will shock corporate Australia and smaller players into action.

Read more on The Australian.

Category: BusinessLawsNon-U.S.

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