How licensed casinos store and protect data
1. Why data protection is a key license requirement
Australia's licensed online casinos regulate player information security at the level of legislation and licensing standards. ACMA and other bodies require operators to use modern data storage and protection methods that prevent unauthorized access, leakage or theft of information.
2. What data is stored
Personal data: name, date of birth, address, contact details.
Financial information: details of cards, bank accounts, crypto wallets.
Gaming statistics: history of bets, winnings, deposits and limits.
KYC documents: passport scans, driver's license, address confirmation.
3. Basic protection technologies
1. Data Encryption - All transmitted and stored information is encoded using TLS 1 protocols. 2 + and AES-256.
2. Server protection - physical protection of data centers, access control systems, monitoring 24/7.
3. Database isolation - personal and financial data are stored separately, which reduces the risk of complete compromise when hacked.
4. Regular software updates - timely patches and elimination of vulnerabilities.
5. Firewall and IDS/IPS - protection against DDoS attacks, SQL injection and other cyber threats.
4. Compliance with international standards
PCI DSS is a mandatory standard for all payment card operators.
ISO/IEC 27001 - Information Security Management System.
GDPR (for international players) - protection of personal data of EU citizens.
The Privacy Act 1988 (AU) is an Australian law protecting personal information.
5. Data Access Policy
Only authorized employees who have passed the audit have access.
All actions with data are logged and can be checked by the regulator.
The player can request a copy of his data or delete it (within the law).
6. Measures in case of leaks and incidents
Inform regulators and affected players immediately.
Blocking compromised accounts.
Update passwords and conduct unscheduled security audits.
7. Benefits for players
Minimizing the risk of theft of funds and personal data.
Transparent privacy policy.
Ability to control and manage your data.
Bottom line:
Australia's licensed online casinos regulate player information security at the level of legislation and licensing standards. ACMA and other bodies require operators to use modern data storage and protection methods that prevent unauthorized access, leakage or theft of information.
2. What data is stored
Personal data: name, date of birth, address, contact details.
Financial information: details of cards, bank accounts, crypto wallets.
Gaming statistics: history of bets, winnings, deposits and limits.
KYC documents: passport scans, driver's license, address confirmation.
3. Basic protection technologies
1. Data Encryption - All transmitted and stored information is encoded using TLS 1 protocols. 2 + and AES-256.
2. Server protection - physical protection of data centers, access control systems, monitoring 24/7.
3. Database isolation - personal and financial data are stored separately, which reduces the risk of complete compromise when hacked.
4. Regular software updates - timely patches and elimination of vulnerabilities.
5. Firewall and IDS/IPS - protection against DDoS attacks, SQL injection and other cyber threats.
4. Compliance with international standards
PCI DSS is a mandatory standard for all payment card operators.
ISO/IEC 27001 - Information Security Management System.
GDPR (for international players) - protection of personal data of EU citizens.
The Privacy Act 1988 (AU) is an Australian law protecting personal information.
5. Data Access Policy
Only authorized employees who have passed the audit have access.
All actions with data are logged and can be checked by the regulator.
The player can request a copy of his data or delete it (within the law).
6. Measures in case of leaks and incidents
Inform regulators and affected players immediately.
Blocking compromised accounts.
Update passwords and conduct unscheduled security audits.
7. Benefits for players
Minimizing the risk of theft of funds and personal data.
Transparent privacy policy.
Ability to control and manage your data.
Bottom line:
- Australia's licensed online casinos are required to implement tiered data protection, use certified technology and undergo regular inspections. This is not only a requirement of the regulator, but also a key element of the players' trust in the court.
