More Red Tape Not the Answer to Optus Data Leak: Business Law Expert

More Red Tape Not the Answer to Optus Data Leak: Business Law Expert
A security guard in an Optus retail store removes a barrier for a customer in Perth, Australia, on March 27, 2020. Paul Kane/Getty Images
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Increasing government bureaucracy is not necessary to mitigate the fallout of the Optus cyberattack, says an Australian business law expert.

Australia’s second-largest telecommunication company, on Sept. 22, revealed a user known as “OptusData,” demanded US$1 million for the stolen personal details of 9.8 million Optus customers, including driver’s licence details, passport numbers, home and email addresses, and Medicare numbers.

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Nina Nguyen is a reporter based in Sydney. She covers Australian news with a focus on social, cultural, and identity issues. She is fluent in Vietnamese. Contact her at [email protected].
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