OAIC v Medibank Private Limited
civil penalty5 June 2024
Respondent
Medibank Private Limited
Facts
The October 2022 Medibank breach exposed personal information of approximately 9.7 million current and former customers. OAIC alleges Medibank failed to take reasonable steps to protect personal information.
Outcome
Federal Court proceedings underway — Australia's first major OAIC civil penalty proceeding under the post-2022 penalty regime.
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