Engie fined AUD 1,676,104 for violating Victorian energy regulations, exposing family violence victims' personal information.

Engie, formerly Simply Energy, has been penalized AUD 1,676,104 for violating Victorian energy regulations by failing to safeguard the personal information of family violence victims. The Essential Services Commission found that Engie did not comply with guidelines meant to protect these individuals, including not identifying preferred communication methods and requiring victims to repeatedly disclose their experiences.

September 21, 2024
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