NSW Government Support for Identity Theft
The recent Optus data breach debacle has been a wake-up call for individuals, businesses and governments regarding cyber security and identity theft.
For individuals, the ID Support NSW website is a good starting place for advice on identity theft. It offers guidelines on how to keep your identity safe and gives advice on what to do if you believe your identity has been compromised. It also offers options for additional support and counselling services.
The website includes an online form for NSW citizens who have had their government proof of identity credentials stolen. This might include:
- Driver Licences
- Birth Certificates
- Working with Children Check
- Seniors Card
- myService NSW documents
You might be concerned that your identity has been compromised if mail stops being delivered to your address or you have bank or credit card charges that you don’t recognise. In some cases you might receive bills, invoices or receipts addressed to you for goods and services you haven’t asked for.
As a licenced stock and station agency, Rural Property NSW is obligated to collect owner identity information for properties we are selling. We take the responsibility of holding this information seriously and have software to protect our electronic records. We monitor the latest developments in cyber security and endeavour to ensure our systems are shielded.
One thing for sure is that taking precautions to protect your identity is only going to become more important. It's part of our modern world, whether you live in the country or the city and regardless of age.
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