Optus data breach class action launched for millions of Australians caught up in cyber attack
Just over six months since Optus reported a major hack, a class action is being lodged on behalf of customers who say their safety has been compromised. Key points: Slater and Gordon says it is pursuing a "substantial" compensation sum on behalf of up to 10 million Australians The lawsuit claims Optus breached consumer laws and failed in its duty of care Optus has previously apologised for the hack, which it denied was due to human error Law firm Slater and Gordon has lodged the class action in the Federal Court on behalf of more than 100,000 registered participants. "And, so, this class action is about seeking redress for the potentially millions of Australians who have been affected by this data breach." Slater and Gordon class actions practice group leader Ben Hardwick says the lawsuit will allege Optus breached consumer laws. Lawsuit comes after class action taken against Medibank Optus came under fire from the federal government in the aftermath of last year's attack, which Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil claimed was a "basic" effort by cyber criminals.
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