Optus to defend ACMA lawsuit
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More news: In a statement regarding the lawsuit, Optus confirmed that it plans to defend the proceedings.
What they said: "Optus has previously apologised to its customers and has taken significant steps, including working with the police and other authorities, to protect them," the company said.
Optus faces legal action over 2022 cyberattack
The news: Optus is facing new legal action over its 2022 cyberattack from the media regulator for alleged breaches of the Telecommunications Act.
The context: In the lawsuit first reported by Lawyerly, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) alleged the company "failed to protect the confidentiality of its customers' personal information from unauthorised interference or unauthorised access".
Optus is also facing a class action law suit over the cyberattack before the Federal Court of Australia, as well as an investigation by the privacy regulator.
The source: Lawyerly
