A company had a data breach with my information. What now?

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Under Australia's Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, organisations covered by the Privacy Act must notify affected people and the OAIC if a breach is likely to result in serious harm.

Protect yourself by changing passwords, watching your accounts, and contacting IDCARE (1800 595 160) for help with identity theft.

You can complain to the organisation, then to the OAIC.

In some cases, compensation may be available.

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