NSW Court System Breach Exposes 9,000 Sensitive Documents
Cybercrime detectives and government agencies are investigating a major data breach involving affidavits and domestic violence orders, raising privacy and safety concerns.
- The NSW Online Registry website suffered a significant data breach, leaking approximately 9,000 court documents, including apprehended violence orders (AVOs) and affidavits.
- The breach, discovered on March 25, 2025, is being investigated by NSW Police under Strike Force Pardey, with support from the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and Cyber Security NSW.
- Leaked documents contain sensitive information, such as names, addresses, and details of alleged offenses, prompting concerns about victim safety and potential misuse by cybercriminals.
- Authorities are actively working to identify and contact affected individuals while urging those who believe their data may have been compromised to report through the federal ReportCyber platform.
- NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley assured the public that efforts are underway to contain the breach and maintain the integrity of the court system.
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