Hon Wilson Tucker asks about a data breach on the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board's website, inquiring about the cause and compliance with WA government cybersecurity policy. The Minister confirms the cause is known and that the MCB is working to remain compliant.

AnsweredQoN 37Legislative Council
Asked
28 February 2024
Portfolio
Local Government

QuestionView source ↗

METROPOLITAN CEMETERIES BOARD — DATA BREACH
37. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the minister representing the
Minister for Local Government
I refer to the recent data breach
involving the publishing of sensitive and confidential information on the
Metropolitan Cemeteries Board's website, as reported by WAtoday on 5
February 2024.
(1) Has the MCB
identified the cause of this data breach?
(2) As a statutory
authority, does the MCB comply with the WA government cybersecurity policy?
(3) If yes to
(2), has the MCB completed a baseline report and annual implementation report
as required by the policy?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following response has been provided by the
Minister for Local Government.
(1) Yes.
(2)–(3) The
MCB continues to work to remain compliant with the WA government cybersecurity
framework, including through relevant reporting.

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