Optus could face millions in fines as two new data breach investigations launched

Media regulator and privacy watchdog announce new probes into telco as ACCC reveals it is being flooded with complaints about Optus-related scams

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Optus will be probed by two Australian regulators over the circumstances that led to the company's massive data breach that exposed the personal information of millions of customers last month.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (Acma) and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announced separate but coordinated investigations on Tuesday into Optus.