Privacy Commissioner investigates alleged breach of iiNet data breach

June 28, 2015 |

The Privacy Commissioner has announced an investigation into the widely reported likely breach of iiNet.  Notably the breach occurred during the period in which the Privacy Commissioner has enhanced powers, that is after 12 March 2014. The sanctions can be significant, including civil penalty proceedings.

The announcement provides:

The Australian Privacy Commissioner has opened an investigation into an alleged data breach involving iiNet subsidiary Westnet. The data breach allegedly occurred after a hacker compromised a database containing the personal information of some Westnet customers, and offered the information for sale online.

iiNet is cooperating with the OAIC’s enquiries. The OAIC will publish a further statement at the conclusion of its investigation.

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