What this notice covers
Services Australia and the Department of Finance have published a formal notice in the Federal Register of Legislation about a data matching program. The program involves Origin Energy customers affected by a data breach that occurred in July 2026. The notice was registered on 25 August 2026.
What the notice says
The notice is recorded at the Federal Register of Legislation under the reference https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00561. The source summary does not include details of what specific data is being matched, which individuals are within scope, or what outcomes the program is designed to produce beyond the facts stated here.
Key actions listed in the notice
- Read the full notice at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00561 to understand what data is being matched and whether a business or its customers are affected.
- Businesses that are energy retailers, handle customer data, or have a relationship with Origin Energy are directed to check the full notice for any obligations or notifications set out there.
- Individuals or businesses that were Origin Energy customers as at July 2026 are directed to review the notice for details on what government data may be compared against their records.
Registration date
The notice was registered on 25 August 2026.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.