Scotch College Data breach August 25

Welcome to Tech Talks with Kinsoft. In this episode, we examine the escalating cyber threats facing Australian education, highlighting the significant August 2025 breach at Melbourne’s prestigious Scotch College which exposed sensitive family and alumni records. We also discuss the massive January 2026 attack on the Victorian Department of Education, impacting over 665,000 students across 1,700 schools. We analyze the critical privacy obligations schools face under the Privacy Act and the urgent need for robust data breach response plans. To discuss your security and IT needs, please go to www.kinsoft.com.au.