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FOI data shows Australian mining and manufacturing sectors take months to detect cyber breaches

Abc.Au • November 19, 2025

New figures obtained under Freedom of Information laws show 187 data breaches across Australia's mining and manufacturing sectors have exposed the personal information of up to 3.6 million people since 2018.

The data is de-identified, meaning it is not possible to know which companies reported those breaches.

The federal government is currently reviewing data-breach reporting rules as part of its 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy.

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Cyber Breaches in Australia's Mining and Manufacturing Sectors Detected Late Freedom of Information data reveals that Australia's mining and manufacturing sectors have taken up to two years to detect and report cyber breaches. Since 2018, 187 data breaches have affected the personal information of approximately 3.6 million individuals. The federal government is reviewing data-breach reporting rules as part of its 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. 2 sources 33

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