In today’s data-driven economy, organisations invest heavily in cybersecurity, compliance and digital transformation. Yet, one critical vulnerability continues to fly under the radar: the security risks associated with retired IT assets.
Sixty Australian organisations face a critical compliance test in January 2026 when the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner conducts its first privacy compliance sweep, targeting entities across six sectors that collect personal information in person. Brisbane-based EzeScan has launched its Automated PII & PCI Discovery and Redaction Suite to address the compliance gap.
Services Australia has been criticised for failing to effectively manage the privacy of client information, with an audit finding critical deficiencies in risk management, data breach notifications and transparency.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has announced it will conduct its first privacy compliance sweep in January, targeting approximately 60 entities across six sectors that collect personal information in person.
Australia's National AI Plan has drawn sharp criticism from legal and academic experts who warn the government's decision to rely on existing legislation leaves organisations exposed to emerging risks in high-stakes automation and automated decision-making systems. The plan abandons previously proposed mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI systems, instead establishing a light-touch regulatory framework built on technology-neutral laws covering privacy, consumer protection and workplace safety.
