May 2, 2024 at 12:06AM
Over a million records of Australians visiting local pubs and clubs have been leaked online. The data includes individuals’ names, addresses, dates of birth, and venues visited. Outabox, a tech services company, appears to be involved in collecting and possibly mishandling the data. Clubs and authorities are investigating the breach, and affected individuals may need to replace their drivers’ licenses.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– Over a million records of Australians who visited local pubs and clubs have been posted online.
– The leak originated from a tech services company called Outabox, which has been involved in collecting data for clubs and venues, including facial biometrics and personal information.
– The leak has caused concerns about potential data breaches and privacy violations, leading to investigations by local authorities.
– Clubs and hospitality venues, including 16 clubs in New South Wales, have been affected by the cyber security incident involving the third-party IT provider.
– Local authorities and industry experts are involved in the investigation, and affected individuals may need to replace their drivers’ licenses as a result of the breach.
The situation is still developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.