Australia: Privacy Commissioner published determination against Optus over failure to protect personal information in data breach
Description
Privacy Commissioner published determination against Optus over failure to protect personal information in data breach
On 11 June 2026, the Privacy Commissioner published the determination finding Singtel Optus in breach of Australian Privacy Principle 11.1 under the Privacy Act 1988, which requires any entity holding personal information to take reasonable steps to…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body