Australian Information Commissioner sues Medibank for a 2022 data breach exposing 9.7 million customers' info, with potential fines up to $2.22 million per Privacy Act contravention.
The Australian Information Commissioner filed a lawsuit against Medibank, the nation's largest health insurer, for a 2022 data breach that exposed personal information of 9.7 million customers. The commissioner alleges Medibank failed to protect customer data, resulting in a serious interference with privacy. Medibank could face a potential fine of up to $2.22 million per contravention of the Privacy Act. The case serves as a warning for companies to invest in digital defenses against cyber threats.
June 04, 2024
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