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Australia: ACMA cybersecurity investigation into Optus following breach

Progress

Current status
under deliberation
11 Oct 2022 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

11 Oct 2022
under deliberation

Announced ACMA cybersecurity investigation into Optus following breach

On 11 October 2022, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in coordination with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (AIC) opened an investigation into Singtel Optus Pty Limited (Optus). The investigation specifica…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body

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