Protecting Personal Information and Data Security for Your Small Business

Event Details
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Venue: The Orchard Hotel, Chatswood
Tickets: Free for members | $25 for non-members (inc. GST)
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.
Parking: Available at Westfield Chatswood and nearby street parking, subject to availability.

Presenter: ID Support NSW, Cyber Security NSW
Session: 50-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of Q&A

Every small business holds valuable information—from customer details and employee records to financial information and business data. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting this information through scams, phishing attacks, business email compromise, malware, and identity theft.
Join the Chatswood Chamber of Commerce and ID Support NSW, part of Cyber Security NSW, for a practical and informative session designed specifically for small businesses.

ID Support NSW is Australia’s leading identity support service, helping individuals and businesses reduce the risks associated with identity theft, scams, data breaches and cybercrime.

This session aims to increase awareness among NSW small businesses of emerging identity and cyber security risks while connecting business owners with a trusted source of practical information, guidance and support.

What You’ll Learn

• Why personal information is valuable to cybercriminals
• How data breaches and identity theft can affect small businesses
• How to safely collect, store and dispose of personal information
• How to recognise phishing emails, scams and business email compromise attempts
• Essential cyber security practices to protect your business
• What to do if your business experiences a data breach or cyber incident
• Where to access practical tools, resources and support from ID Support NSW

Whether you are a sole trader or lead a growing team, this session will provide practical steps to strengthen your cyber resilience and help keep your business and customer information secure.

Desired Outcome

Through these sessions, small businesses will be better informed about identity theft, scams and cyber risks, feel more confident protecting the information they hold, and know where to go for help if they experience a data breach or cyber incident.