Australian Human Rights Commission leaks docs to search engines

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) disclosed a data breach incident where private documents leaked online and were indexed by major search engines. Many of the hundreds of documents exposed online contained private, sensitive information, like names, contact information, health details, schooling, religion, employment info, and photographs. AHRC is an independent statutory body established by the Australian Government, with the primary role of promoting and protecting human rights in the country. It receives and investigates discrimination complaints, monitors compliance with international human rights obligations, conducts inquiries and research, and oversees related projects and initiatives. Although the organization does not have court powers, it receives complaints from the public and tries to resolve them through conciliation, while it refers unresolved cases to federal courts. According to an announcement published on the AHRC website, the breach impacts submissio ... Read full article.