Australia: Office of Information Commissioner announced investigation into Singtel Optus over alleged unauthorised publication of customer details

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Office of Information Commissioner announced investigation into Singtel Optus over alleged unauthorised publication of customer details

On 6 August 2021, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner announced an investigation into Singtel Optus Pty Ltd under the Privacy Act 1988, following preliminary inquiries into the publication of customer details in the White Pages wit…

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
data protection authority

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2021-08-06
under deliberation

On 6 August 2021, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner announced an investigation …

2026-06-11
under investigation

On 11 June 2026, the Privacy Commissioner published the determination finding Singtel Optus in brea…