Cybercrime detectives are investigating a major data breach involving the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).
Yesterday (Tuesday 25 March 2025), officers attached to the State Crime Command's Cybercrime Squad were alerted of the breach to the NSW Online Registry Website (ORW), a secure online platform that provides access to information involved in both civil and criminal cases across the NSW court system.
Cybercrime detectives commenced an investigation under Strike Force Pardey and are working closely with DCJ in order to contain the breach after approximately 9000 sensitive court files, including apprehended violence orders and affidavits, were downloaded.
Investigations remain ongoing to establish the full extent of the breach.
Anyone who thinks their details may have been compromised, always make sure to make a report through ReportCyber.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
