Anthony Wong of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) writes for The Australian that while "Australians have traditionally been quick to adopt emerging technology...concerns about the safety of personal information in the cloud have been exacerbated by breaches." Referring specifically to recent breaches at Sony, Wong says the ACS believes government needs to step in to protect consumer data held by social networking sites and telecommunications companies. Other experts outline the need for businesses to rein in their data collection and retention practices to mitigate breach risks. Federal Privacy Minister Brendan O'Connor has noted the possibility of a mandatory breach disclosure law, but the ACS says more is needed.
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