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ManageMyHealth reveals scope of data breach
Data Protection

ManageMyHealth reveals scope of data breach

ManageMyHealth says up to 7 percent of its 1.8 million users may be caught up in a cyber breach, with notifications due within days.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
Archives NZ reinstates online search tool after data mishap
Data Analytics

Archives NZ reinstates online search tool after data mishap

Archives NZ is making its online search tool available to all users again, after a shutdown caused by restricted record titles mistakenly being made public.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security
Software-as-a-Service

Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security

Patients and staff faced disrupted clinical services after hackers crippled Waikato DHB’s systems in a ransomware attack.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 23rd May 2021
76 breaches reported in first four months of revamped Privacy Act
Breach Prevention

76 breaches reported in first four months of revamped Privacy Act

Barely four months since the Privacy Act 2020 came into force, early indications appear to suggest that mandatory breach reporting regulations are working.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021
What do Privacy Act changes mean for company policy?
Data Protection

What do Privacy Act changes mean for company policy?

Contractors may need tighter privacy policies as new rules on sign-in sheets, breaches and offshore data transfers raise compliance risks.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021

Global Stories

Privacy breach stories

Apromore boosts operational insights with native task mining
Digital Transformation

Apromore boosts operational insights with native task mining

Apromore enhances its process intelligence platform with native task mining, offering businesses detailed insights from enterprise workflows to individual user actions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Privacy pros stressed by cuts & regulatory demands
Data Protection

Privacy pros stressed by cuts & regulatory demands

A recent ISACA report reveals that privacy professionals face soaring stress levels due to budget cuts and regulatory pressures, with 63% feeling more stressed than five years ago.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Generative AI users have data privacy and bias concerns: Applause
Breach Prevention

Generative AI users have data privacy and bias concerns: Applause

Despite concerns Applause global survey reveals that 79% of respondents actively use generative AI services, with ChatGPT being the most popular.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2023
Private details of Otago students were exposed by digital fault
Breach Prevention

Private details of Otago students were exposed by digital fault

A digital security breach allowed personal details about most University of Otago students to be viewable to others.

By Phil Pennington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards tipped for top role as UK Information Commissioner
Breach Prevention

Privacy Commissioner John Edwards tipped for top role as UK Information Commissioner

Privacy Commissioner John Edwards named preferred candidate for UK Information Commissioner, pending UK Parliament's decision.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021
The case for prioritising IT privacy in businesses
Breach Prevention

The case for prioritising IT privacy in businesses

It was Privacy Awareness Week recently. But one week in May every year isn't cutting it: privacy needs to be a year-round focus.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Privacy breach stories

Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers
Unified Communications

Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack may have exposed personal data of up to 6 million customers, raising serious security concerns during peak travel.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm
Firewalls

Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm

The Australian Human Rights Commission has suffered a data breach after sensitive documents were exposed online due to a server misconfiguration, raising security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024
Data Protection

Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024

Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers
Breach Prevention

Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers

Telstra faces backlash for mishandling 140,000 customers' private information, including silent numbers, exposing them publicly and breaching licence conditions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
IT leaders report surge in external breach Notifications to gov ICO
Fintech

IT leaders report surge in external breach Notifications to gov ICO

32% of UK security decision-makers surveyed reported their organization to the ICO for a data breach, according to Apricorn's annual research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Oct 2023