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NSW Auditor‑General report published
Audit identifies 491 data incidents between 2023‑2025, critical gaps in policy versus practice, and lack of system‑level oversight of third‑party apps.
NSW student data breach occurs
Two students gain unauthorised access to 2,000 files containing mental health, disability, and behavioural information via a Microsoft 365 misconfiguration.
Human Rights Watch report released
Reviewed 163 government‑endorsed education apps in 49 countries, revealing widespread collection and sharing of children’s data for non‑educational purposes.
Two NSW students accessed 2,000 sensitive files due to a misconfigured Microsoft 365 setting, highlighting critical weaknesses in how schools manage educational technology platforms. An auditor’s report found that 60% of learning apps used outside the official marketplace lacked proper oversight, putting student privacy at systemic risk.
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