As auction and valuation businesses become increasingly reliant on digital platforms, online transactions, and data-driven systems, cyber security and technology governance have become core business risks requiring informed, proactive management across the sector. The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) provides the opportunity for the sector to understand these issues.

The AVAA IT And Cyber Security Interest Group provides AVAA Corporate Members with a structured channel to receive timely, sector-specific information on technology, cyber risk, and digital compliance issues, supporting stronger business resilience. The aim is to ensure that the auction and valuation sectors are able to make informed business and investment decisions with increased confidence, risk awareness and incident readiness.

Participation in the AVAA IT And Cyber Security Interest Group is open to any employ of an AVAA Corporate Members. It enables staff networking, fostering collaborative relationships between professionals who share common technology and cyber security interests, challenges, and responsibilities, strengthening peer learning, practical problem-solving, and cross-business insight within the auction and valuation sectors. The issues covered are set out below.

• Cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response.
• Data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Secure online auctions and digital transaction platforms.
• Technology governance, systems assurance, and vendor risk.
• Digital identity, fraud prevention, and scam mitigation.
• Emerging technologies affecting auctioneering and valuation services.

Participation in the AVAA IT And Cyber Security Interest Group is open to employees of AVAA Corporate Members, recognising that cyber resilience and digital governance are shared responsibilities across leadership, operational, and technical roles in the auction and valuation sectors.  To get involved, simply download and complete the form below.

• AVAA – IT & Cyber Security Interest Group Brochure (PDF)

The AVAA IT And Cyber Security Interest Group functions primarily as an information distribution and awareness channel, providing consistent, practical updates without duplicating formal policy development, consultation, or advocacy activities that are the responsibility of the relevant AVAA National Policy Committee.

The AVAA IT And Cyber Security Interest Group delivers tangible and practical value for AVAA Corporate Members.

Further Information —

If you have any questions send an email to membership@avaa.com.au or call 1300 928 165 and be sure to keep up to date via LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Facebook.