2018 saw the amendments to the Privacy Act 1988, including the introduction of the Mandatory Data Breach Laws. 2018 also saw a number of high-profile data breaches involving schools. This session examines the key changes and how schools can best manage their cybersecurity risks, and insurance and governance platforms. It covers:

• Understanding the new data breach regime and key reporting obligations

• Risk assessment and management strategies to prevent data breaches

• Identifying eligible data breaches

• Preventing serious harm by providing remedial action

• Managing the fall-out following a data breach with affected parties, students, staff and the broader school community

• Case studies