Lessons Learned from The Singtel Opus Data Breach


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Nov 15 2023 18 mins   2

Tom Fox and Jonathan Armstrong, renowned experts in cyber security, co-host the award-winning Life with GDPR. In this episode, they look at litigation over a data breach against Singtel Opus in Australia and the fallout from an investigation report.

The recent data breach at Intel Optus, affecting 1.2 million individuals, has brought to light the critical role of strategic communication in managing cybersecurity breaches. Tom and Jonathan Armstrong, offer their unique perspectives on this issue. Fox emphasizes the inevitability of cybersecurity breaches and the need for a comprehensive strategy, including effective communication, to manage them. He warns against the potential consequences of mishandling communication during a breach, such as jeopardizing insurance coverage.

Armstrong highlights the complexity of maintaining privilege in a global corporate structure and the importance of careful language to avoid invalidating insurance or causing unnecessary speculation. He also underscores the need for a holistic approach to cybersecurity, encompassing prevention, detection, remediation, and crisis communication. Join Tom Fox and Jonathan Armstrong as they delve deeper into this topic in the latest Life with GDPR podcast episode.

Key Takeaways:


  • Implications of Language in Data Breach Reporting

  • Navigating CEO Communication and Insurance Coverage

  • Navigating Insurance Coverage in Data Breaches



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For more information on the issues raised in this podcast, check out the Cordery Compliance, News Section. For more information on Cordery Compliance, go to their website here. Also check out the GDPR Navigator, one of the top resources for GDPR Compliance by clicking here. Check out the Cordery Data Breach Academy here.

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