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FYI optics is Australia's second largest telecommunications provider. This would be the worst known databreach in Australian history.

It is interesting that compared to identity theft announcements from many US corporations they are direct, apologize and state the authorities they are working with. I imagine there's less fear of the legal consequences of not having a tight response as the culture isn't as litigious.

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The recent update to Cyber Security legislation in Australia specifically states that any major breach must be reported to the Australian Cyber Security Centre within 24 hours of becoming aware of it. "MAJOR" being subjective, but this easily qualifies.

There are significant penalties for not disclosing within this time period, which is why I think we are seeing this reported before Optus has a clearer plan of how to deal with it.

As a customer of Optus and cyber security trained professional, I'm very frustrated, to say the least.

Thank for that extra info on the obligatory reporting. Good for consumers to know now. I feel like this report could take months to come out in the US.

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