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Being unprepared for a cyber attack has a heavy price tag
Disaster Recovery

Being unprepared for a cyber attack has a heavy price tag

Unprepared firms can face NZ$173,000 in ransomware costs alone, with lost clients and trust pushing the real bill much higher.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Commvault Cloud brings in-country data protection to NZ
Data Protection

Commvault Cloud brings in-country data protection to NZ

Commvault extends its cloud data protection platform to New Zealand, promising in-country sovereignty, faster recovery and unified resilience.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts
Hyperscale

NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts

Experts warn NZ could surrender AI sovereignty in health, justice and education unless it matches tough new EU rules with its own law.

By Nodero • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
ManageMyHealth fixes code and bolsters security after hack
Data Protection

ManageMyHealth fixes code and bolsters security after hack

ManageMyHealth says it has fixed code flaws and tightened logins after a hack that may have exposed health documents of up to 7% of users.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction
Data Protection

Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction

Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website's users.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Government orders review into ManageMyHealth data breach
Data Protection

Government orders review into ManageMyHealth data breach

Government orders urgent review into ManageMyHealth cyber breach as hackers threaten to leak 400,000 patient files over NZD $60,000.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end
Data Protection

5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end

New Zealand employers face sweeping payroll, KiwiSaver, safety and privacy reforms, making year-end the crucial time to prepare systems.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Privacy Act stories

Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance
Malware

Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance

Data Privacy Day warns AI and cloud adoption is racing ahead of data governance, as boards and regulators demand proof of control.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical
Digital Transformation

2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical

As digital risks grow in Australia, 2026 will see adaptive identity become vital for securing every access point against advanced threats, including AI-driven attacks.

By Nam Lam • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Privacy Act stories

Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site
Firewalls

Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site

Western Australian enterprises and agencies can now keep SASE traffic local, easing compliance and latency concerns under tighter data rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
AI agents are joining the public service - who's governing them?
Data Protection

AI agents are joining the public service - who's governing them?

AI agents are transforming Australia's public service, but weak identity security leaves sensitive citizen data exposed to unseen risks.

By Nam Lam • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push
Data Protection

Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push

Splashtop taps Australian distributor Leader to push secure remote access and autonomous endpoint management for hybrid workforces.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
AI, identity & physical security raise data stakes
Data Protection

AI, identity & physical security raise data stakes

AI adoption, machine identities and physical security systems are driving board-level privacy scrutiny for Australian organisations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
AI and data breaches force new approach to privacy
Data Protection

AI and data breaches force new approach to privacy

Rising data breaches and rapid AI adoption are forcing Australian boards to rethink privacy, shifting focus from perimeter security to full data lifecycle.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Digital rights group urges Australians to fight privacy trap
Data Protection

Digital rights group urges Australians to fight privacy trap

Digital rights group warns Australians to resist 'privacy paradox', urging tougher laws and everyday steps to curb online data tracking.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
The 10-minute Compliance Check for insurance brokers
Data Protection

The 10-minute Compliance Check for insurance brokers

Compliance breaches by insurance brokers surged, with $3.7M in penalties; JAVLN offers a 10-minute scorecard to simplify audit readiness and documentation.

By Geoff Keast • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
How secure data sharing could make real estate processes faster, easier, and more reliable
Data Protection

How secure data sharing could make real estate processes faster, easier, and more reliable

Secure data sharing via Consumer Data Right and Digital ID could streamline real estate processes, easing rental applications and boosting privacy in Australia's market.

By Stuart Low • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025