Optus Data Breach
In September 2022, Optus suffered a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of up to 9.8 million Australians. Affected individuals may be eligible to participate in class action proceedings seeking compensation for the breach of privacy and potential misuse of their personal information.
Who may be affected
Australians whose personal information was exposed in the September 2022 Optus cyberattack — including names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, and identity document numbers.
Eligibility snapshot
- You were a current or former Optus customer at the time of the September 2022 breach
- Your personal information was exposed — including name, date of birth, phone number, email, or identity document numbers
- You received a notification from Optus about the breach, or believe your data was compromised
This is a general guide only. Eligibility is assessed during registration and reviewed by the designated legal team.
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