Calls for safe harbour cyber laws grow louder


The case for a temporary safe harbour to improve information sharing between businesses and government during a cyber-attack is building, with Australia’s key business lobby the latest to recommend such a measure.

In a submission to the cybersecurity strategy consultation, the Business Council of Australia said that a temporary safe harbour should be introduced as part of the forthcoming cybersecurity strategy to shield companies from liability.

The legal protection would …

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