Major pathology provider could be fined millions over hack response

The Australian Information Commissioner launched civil proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia.

Australian Clinical Labs could face millions of dollars in fines over a 2022 hack involving data on 200,000 patients.

Australian Information Commissioner Angelene Falk has launched court proceedings against the pathology company, which she alleges failed to take reasonable steps between May 2021 and September 2022 to prevent a cyber attack.