The careless disposal of data storing devices poses a serious cyber and data security threat to Australians that could have “catastrophic” consequences if the sensitive information ends up in the hands of a malicious actor.
Professional services firm PwC warned that Australia’s critical infrastructure regime was at risk from the security risks of disposed of “unsanitised” electronic waste like phones and laptops.
The federal government says all Australians rely on critical infrastructure to “deliver essential services that underpin our economy, security, and sovereignty,” which includes information technologies and communication networks.
“Every year, Australian organisations dispose of thousands of tonnes of e-waste,” PwC cybersecurity and digital trust leader Robert Di Pietro said in a new report (pdf)….