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Maeve Bannister

Companies to cop tougher data-hack fines

Australian companies face harsher fines if they fail to protect the personal details of customers. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australian companies failing to protect their customer's data will face tougher financial penalties when new privacy laws come into effect.

Federal parliament passed the laws on Monday which will significantly increase penalties for repeated or serious privacy breaches.

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