The Australian Government is introducing AusAlert, a new emergency warning system that will send important alerts directly to compatible mobile devices during major emergencies. Before it officially launches in October, a nationwide test will take place on Monday 27 July at 2pm.
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on the provision of a swift and effective response to responding to a breach of Council held data.
This policy outlines the considerations around notifying persons whose privacy may be affected by the breach and sets out the procedures for managing a data breach.