Laws & RegulationsSOCI Act 2022 (Australia)
In ForceEnergy, Water, Transport, Finance, Healthcare, Food, Education, Space, Defence industry, Communications, Data storage and processing
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) — 2022 Amendments
Also known as: SOCI Act 2022 (Australia)
Significantly expanded Australia's critical infrastructure security framework. Extended to 11 sectors, introduced positive security obligations, mandatory incident reporting within 12 hours for critical incidents, government assistance powers, and enhanced cybersecurity obligations for systems of national significance.
Jurisdiction
Australia
Regulator
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Effective
4/2/2022
Sector
Energy, Water, Transport, Finance, Healthcare, Food, Education, Space, Defence industry, Communications, Data storage and processing
Full Text / Summary
Significantly expanded Australia's critical infrastructure security framework. Extended to 11 sectors, introduced positive security obligations, mandatory incident reporting within 12 hours for critical incidents, government assistance powers, and enhanced cybersecurity obligations for systems of national significance.