Optus still battling fallout from data breach

Optus could face millions of dollars in fines following last month's data breach.

The consumer watchdog, the A-C-C-C says it's receiving many complaints from people about Optus-related scams. Credit: SBS

Key Points

• A coordinated investigation by two Australian regulators will examine how the telecommunications company handled customers' personal information.
• The company is now under investigation by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
• Australians are increasingly vulnerable to financial fraud.

The ACCC is calling for the establishment of a 'national scam centre' saying it does not have the resources to tackle the issue alone.