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Australia's privacy regulator sues Optus over 2022 data breach
An Australian regulator has sued Optus, alleging the Singapore Telecommunications-owned carrier breached privacy laws during a 2022 cyber attack that compromised the personal data of millions of customers,
Australian privacy regulator takes Optus to court
Government privacy regulator the Australian Information Commissioner (AIC) is taking Australia's second largest telco Optus to court over a devastating information breach affecting millions of the operator's customers.
Privacy watchdog sues Optus over mass data breach
“The Optus data breach highlights some of the risks associated with external-facing websites and domains, particularly when these interact with internal databases holding personal information, as well as the risks around using third-party providers,” Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said in a statement.
Optus sued over 2022 data breach that exposed data of 9.5m people
Optus is being sued over the 2022 data breach that exposed the personal data of 9.5 million people. Optus is being sued for allegedly failing to protect the data of 9.5 million people. The Australian Information Commissioner announced on Friday it was launching the legal action.
Optus facing legal action by AIC over 2022 data breach
The Australian Information Commissioner (AIC) has filed civil penalty proceedings against Optus over its data breach in 2022. According to a statement from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (AIC),
Australian Regulator Sues Optus Over 2022 Data Breach
The Information Commissioner has applied for a civil penalty against Optus following the 2022 data breach that exposed the personal details of 9.5 million Australians
Australia's privacy regulator file proceedings against Optus over cyberattack of 2022
The Australian Information Commissioner (AIC) has filed court proceedings against Singtel Optus and Optus Systems, alleging privacy breaches due to the cyberattack that took place in Sept 2022.
Australian Watchdog Sues Singtel's Optus for Alleged Privacy Breaches
Singtel's Australian unit Optus has been sued by an Australian privacy watchdog for alleged privacy breaches related to a September 2022 cyber attack. The Australian Information Commissioner filed proceedings against two Optus entities, Singtel Optus and Optus Systems, in the Federal Court of Australia, Singtel said in a statement Friday.
Optus sued over huge data breach
Optus failed to protect the data of about 9.5 million Australians and could face hefty fines for each breach in new court action.
Australian Privacy Regulator Sues Optus Over 2022 Hack
The Australian privacy watchdog sued Optus, saying the country's second largest telecom failed for years to protect sensitive customer data breached during a
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Australian authorities file proceedings against Singtel’s Optus, allege cyberattack-linked breaches
SINGAPORE] The Australian Information Commissioner (AIC) on Friday (Aug 8) filed proceedings in the country’s federal court ...
Optus executive pay jumps 23pc despite net losses
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