Protect your business
Keep cybercriminals out of your business and help protect your employees, customers and business information from cybercrime, data breaches and identity theft.
Discover practical steps to strengthen your cyber security, understand your privacy obligations and reduce identity-related risks.
Get on the front foot with identity protection
Handling personal information with care is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of cybercrime, identity theft and data breaches.
By having strong security practices, limiting the personal information you collect and securely disposing of information you no longer need will help protect your business, employees and customers.
Understanding the privacy landscape
The impacts of cybercrime, including data breaches, can be significant for businesses of all sizes. A cyber incident can affect your operations, finances, reputation and customer trust.
Understanding your responsibilities under Australian privacy laws is an important step in protecting the personal information your business collects and holds.
Privacy Act 1988
The Privacy Act 1988 sets out how businesses should handle personal information. It helps ensure personal information is collected, used, stored and disclosed appropriately.
Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Scheme
The Notifiable Data Breaches scheme requires organisations to notify affected individuals and the Australian Information Commissioner when an eligible data breach is likely to result in serious harm.
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
The Australian Privacy Principles outline standards, rights and obligations for handling personal information, including collection, storage, access, correction and disclosure.
Follow our privacy check-list
Cybercrime, data breaches and identity theft can have serious impacts on businesses of all sizes. Protecting your systems and the personal information you hold can help reduce risk, maintain customer trust and support business continuity.
Protect your accounts
- Use strong, unique passwords or passphrases.
- Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) wherever possible.
- Remove access promptly when employees leave your business.
Protect personal information
- Only collect and retain the personal information your business needs.
- Securely dispose of information when it is no longer required.
- Limit access to sensitive information to authorised staff only.
Protect your systems
- Keep software, devices and security tools up to date.
- Encrypt sensitive information where appropriate.
- Review the security practices of third-party suppliers and service providers.
Be prepared
- Train staff to recognise scams, phishing attempts and suspicious activity.
- Have a data breach response plan in place.
- Understand your responsibilities if a data breach occurs.
Want to learn more?
We frequently host short and on demand webinars for small business on:
- Reducing cybersecurity risks.
- The significance of protecting personal information.
- Steps to take if a cyber incident occurs.