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Why did Optus keep so much personal information about us for so long?

Key points


  • Optus said it must store data for six years.

  • Telcos are required to hold onto customer data for at least two years after an account is closed.

  • Calls for government to revisit our data storage rules.

After the , Optus CEO, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, said the company was legally required to keep customer data from at least 2017.

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