Optus data-breach class allowed to intervene in Australian watchdog's case
By Sean Maguire ( June 4, 2026, 07:36 GMT | Insight) -- Class action applicants suing Australian telecommunications giant Optus Singtel over a 2022 data breach that allegedly affected 9.5 million people have been granted leave to intervene in the privacy watchdog's penalties case, subject to conditions proposed by the company. Federal Court Judge Jonathan Beach said allowing the intervention was appropriate and that it would be "slightly strange" if claimants who could potentially benefit from compensation arising from the proceedings were unable to participate.Class applicants suing Australian telecommunications giant Optus Singtel over a 2022 mass data breach that allegedly impacted 9.5 million people have been allowed to intervene in a legal action brought by the country's privacy watchdog against the company....
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