Australian privacy regulator investigates 2023 Latitude data breach
( September 25, 2026, 02:08 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Australia's privacy watchdog on Friday said it is continuing its investigation into Latitude’s 2023 data breach, focusing on whether the company adequately protected personal information and destroyed or de-identified data it no longer needed. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner said it could seek civil penalties or issue a determination if it substantiates breaches of the Australian Privacy Principles. The regulator is separately progressing a representative complaint covering current and former Latitude customers, which could result in compensation for affected individuals.Statement follows. ...
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