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Criticizing Origin Energy's Delay in Public Disclosure of Data Breach

Published July 29, 2026 at 6:02 AM UTC

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Origin Energy's delay in publicly disclosing the data breach raises concerns about the company's commitment to customer transparency and data security. Despite being aware of a potential threat since early July, the company only confirmed the breach on July 22, 2026, and publicly disclosed it on July 28, 2026. This lag in communication may have exposed customers to increased risks of scams and identity theft.