Healthcare leads in data breaches, security issues, report finds

A report from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has found that the healthcare sector in Australia is still highly vulnerable to cybersecurity issues. While the overall rate of data breaches has fallen, the healthcare sector reported the highest number of breaches compared to other industries. The report revealed that human error was the leading cause of data breaches, accounting for over a third of all breaches. The report emphasizes the need for the healthcare industry to implement stronger security practices to protect sensitive data.