Thousands of Victorian students and their families may have had personal data including medical information stolen after a technology company that has contracts with the Victorian government was hacked.Technology company PNORS, which works with state government departments, has been hacked.that data from the Victorian school entrance health questionnaire was included in the information stolen.
“The Victorian Government is aware of a cyber incident impacting PNORS Technology Group,” a department spokesman said. Gallo said initial investigations by cybersecurity experts indicated the hack was limited to encrypted systems. “The impacted PNORS Technology Group businesses deal with document and data capture, digital conversion and managed IT support for a number of external clients, including government departments.”
The school said it became aware of the hack when it noticed suspicious network activity. No money has been sought.
Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)
najsambul madeleineheff Currently there is only a little slap on the wrist (at best) for companies and gov orgs who fail to protect customers data. Lets see if there is a change once new laws are passed - and if passed - how it is enforced
najsambul madeleineheff May include.
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