2019 Optus Data Breach Representative Complaint

Where more than one person has a privacy complaint that arises out of similar circumstances, a representative complaint can be brought by one person on their own behalf and as a representative of others under the Privacy Act. The complaint is made to the regulator, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, which is currently the only way in which a privacy complaint can be made. The OAIC will make a determination, and there is the capacity to enforce a determination in court if necessary.

The process saves time and expense by avoiding the need to determine common issues of fact or law more than once. Representative complaints are efficient, enabling disputes and claims involving large numbers of people to be resolved via a single case.

In order to register, you will need to provide us with:             

• your name
• a telephone number
• email 
• and address 

Nothing.

Registering will not expose you to any out of pocket cost. Unless and until there is a successful outcome in any legal claim, all costs will be borne by Maurice Blackburn.

In the event of a successful outcome, any costs payable to Maurice Blackburn will be deducted from, and will not exceed, any compensation that you are entitled to receive.

Future updates will be published on this website.