IT Security: Legal Issues in Australia

There are a number of legal issues specific to Australia that could potentially impact an organisation's IT security program and practices. Some laws are limited to specific types of organisations (eg, financial institutions or health service providers) and/or types of information (eg, financial or medical records). However, a number of laws have more general application, with the potential to impact most, if not all, organisations that manage their own IT infrastructure. This paper discusses the Australian laws most likely to impact the IT security program and practices of most organisations.