SECURITY OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ENHANCED RESPONSE AND PREVENTION) BILL 2024
Summary
Introduced with the Cyber Security Bill 2024 and Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024 to implement certain measures proposed by the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, the bill amends the: Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 to: clarify obligations in relation to certain data storage systems that store or process business critical data; expand the government assistance framework to facilitate the management of consequences of impacts of incidents on critical infrastructure assets; amend the definition of ‘protected information’ to include a harms-based assessment and non-exhaustive list of relevant information; clarify the use and disclosure of protected information; enable the regulator to direct an entity to remedy a seriously deficient risk management program; consolidate security requirements for critical telecommunications assets; remove direct interest holders from reporting obligations associated with Systems of National Significance. Also makes consequential or contingent amendments to 5 Acts.
AI Summary
This document outlines proposed amendments to Australia's Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018. Key changes include expanding the definition of critical infrastructure to encompass data storage systems holding business-critical information, granting broader government powers to respond to and mitigate the consequences of serious incidents (beyond just cybersecurity), introducing a formal mechanism for regulators to address deficiencies in critical infrastructure risk management programs, and streamlining security requirements for critical telecommunications assets. A compatibility statement with human rights and a detailed impact analysis are included, addressing potential concerns and outlining the expected costs and benefits of the proposed reforms. Finally, the document details the consultation process with industry stakeholders and incorporates their feedback.
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**Source Parliament of Australia