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Australian Automated Debt Assessment System Issued False Notices to Thousands

Australian Department of Human Services (DHS)’s automated debt assessment system issued false or incorrect debt notices to hundreds of thousands of people, resulting in years-long lawsuits and damages to welfare recipients.

Severity: MediumLack of capability or robustness

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