Overview

• A major data breach of the NSW Online Registry Website has exposed approximately 9,000 sensitive court documents, including apprehended violence orders and affidavits.
• The breach, discovered on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, is being investigated by NSW Police under Strike Force Pardey with support from the Department of Communities and Justice and Cyber Security NSW.
• The leaked documents contain personal information, such as names and addresses, raising significant concerns about victim safety and privacy, particularly for those involved in apprehended violence orders.
• The NSW government has pledged to identify and contact affected users while maintaining system integrity and providing public updates on the investigation's progress.
• Potentially impacted individuals are being urged to report compromised data through the federal ReportCyber website as authorities work to assess the full scope of the breach.