Consultation on the National Data Security Action Plan

In June 2022, we responded to the Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA’s) consultation on the development of the ‘National Data Security Action Plan’.

In our submission, we shared views on facilitating secure information sharing as it specifically relates to payments in Australia. We highlighted where further clarity in the DHA’s plan was required through relevant examples, including the tension within current legislation that either directly or indirectly prohibits information sharing to detect malicious actors, and how other jurisdictions have addressed similar issues. We also provided suggestions on how the regulatory environment may be improved for clarity, consistency and ease of compliance, including ensuring that any new data security regimes remain consistent with the recommendations of Treasury’s Review of the Australian Payments System.

AusPayNet’s submission is available below.