Sony's data loss didn't breach Australian Privacy Act

[altonius <altonius () gmail com>]

Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) Australia wasn't on the wrong side
of the law when it experienced a massive data breach due to a cyber
attack earlier this year, according to Australian Privacy Commissioner
Timothy Pilgrim.

The commissioner had decided to investigate the Sony PlayStation
Network (PSN) breach in April, which saw hackers gain access to over
70 million customer records. SCE Australia told the Commissioner that
each individual's name, address (city, state, postal code), country,
email address, date of birth, online ID, PSN/Qriocity password and
possibly credit card data could have been accessed during the attack.

http://www.zdnet.com.au/sonys-data-loss-didnt-breach-privacy-act-339323342.htm
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