Australian government agencies have been hobbled by a confused approach to data-securitys protection, report finds. Australian Strategic Policy Institute warns of unintended market failure 54% of 87 contracts were with just one data-centre provider. 79% of all government data housed with one provider is a very big risk, Macquarie Government managing director Aidan Tudehope said. ASPI: The current panel arrangement is transferring whole-of-government risk to agencies despite some not having adequate knowledge, budget or expertise to manage these risks”]

