Australia: ACMA investigation into Telstra over alleged breach of telecommunications privacy requirements
Progress
Current status
in force
17 May 2024 in force
02 May 2024 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ACMA's direction following the investigation into Telstra over breach of telecommunications privacy requirements
On 17 May 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued a direction requiring Telstra to enhance compliance with telecommunications privacy regulations. The direction provided that Telstra must reconcile customer data in its …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Issued ACMA's findings following the investigation into Telstra over alleged breach of telecommunications privacy requirements
On 2 May 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published a report with findings that Telstra breached the Telecommunications Act 1997 and the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Conditions - Telstra Corporation Limited) Decl…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body