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Bank Info Security 11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Privacy Regulator Sues Optus Over 2022 Hack

Telecom May Face Up to $2.22 Million Per Violation in FinesThe Australian privacy watchdog sued Optus, saying the country's second largest telecom failed for years to protect sensitive customer data breached during a September 2022 incident affecting nearly 10 million people. The regulator said Optus faces a potential fine of up to AU$21.9 trillion.

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