The Federal Government has invited members of the public and businesses to contribute to the development of the country’s first Cyber White Paper after the release of a discussion paper.

 

The discussion paper forms part of the development of the Cyber White Paper and invites submissions on a range of issues regarding the importance of cyberspace to Australia’s social well-being, economic prosperity and broader national interests.

 

The White Paper will look at how Governments, businesses and individuals can realise the full benefits of cyberspace while at the same time ensuring current and emerging risks can be managed. 

 

The Cyber White Paper will cover a broad range of areas including consumer protection, cyber safety, cyber crime, cyber security and cyber defence.

 

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is leading development of the Cyber White Paper, which is expected to be released in the first half of 2012.

 

The Public Discussion Paper is available atwww.cyberwhitepaper.dpmc.gov.au. Submissions will be open until 15 November.