Legal & Privacy Policy

We believe in the "Small Web." This website is a static site designed to be read, not to track its readers.

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Server Logs: This site is hosted on a static provider (e.g., GitHub Pages / Cloudflare). The hosting provider may log your IP address for security and abuse prevention purposes. We do not access or sell this data.

The Australian Data Breach Archive (ADBA) is a community project, not an official government service.

Accuracy: While we strive to verify all entries against official statements (ASX announcements, OAIC reports), we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy of the data. Breach details often change as investigations proceed.
No Professional Advice: The content on this site is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal or cybersecurity advice.
Limitation of Liability: The maintainers of this site accept no liability for any loss or damage caused by reliance on the information provided here.

This archive aggregates factual data regarding public interest events.

Factual Data: The specific facts of a breach (Dates, Counts, Data Types) are not copyrightable.
Source Material: Where we quote summaries or press releases, we do so under the principles of Fair Dealing for the purpose of reporting news and review (Copyright Act 1968).
Removal Requests: If you believe information on this site is factually incorrect or violates a specific legal suppression order, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

These terms are governed by the laws of Western Australia.

Last Updated: November 2025