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> Companies should only collect data that they really need. Collecting and keeping this data is a regulatory requirement for Optus. The problems with this bre
by ecdavis 4y ago
> Companies should only collect data that they really need.
Collecting and keeping this data is a regulatory requirement for Optus.
The problems with this breach have their roots in how identity is proven and verified in Australia. Far too much relies on possession of a physical document.
- collegeburner 4y agoin America i usually prove identity for postpaid services with something like a utility bill which is at least not a government id document. i understand a telco wants some identity before extending credit for any postpaid plan but can y'all not do the same?
- ecdavis 4y agoYou can see Optus' ID requirements here: https://www.optus.com.au/for-you/support/answer?id=9438 https://www.optus.com.au/for-you/support/answer?id=9438 Here are the ID requirements for their major competitor, Telstra: https://www.telstra.com.au/support/account-payment/id-check-for-new-account https://www.telstra.com.au/support/account-payment/id-check-... These are legislated: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2022L00548 https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2022L00548