Malicious actor downloads private Health NZ staff information

Thursday 27 March 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 27 Mar 2025, 1:55pm

In this story Health New Zealand

A security breach in October 2024 allowed a malicious actor to access and download sensitive personal information regarding current and former Health NZ staff. The data, which includes occupational health and safety details, relates to employees in the lower North Island. The agency has reported the incident to police.

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1. RNZThu 27 Mar 2025, 1:00pm

   Data breach: 'Malicious actor' downloaded private information about Health NZ staff (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 27 Mar 2025, 1:29pm

   'Malicious actor' downloaded private info about some Health NZ staff (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 27 Mar 2025, 1:43pm

   'Malicious actor' downloads private Health NZ information (opens in new tab)

4. StuffThu 27 Mar 2025, 1:55pm

   ‘Malicious actor’ downloads Health NZ staff information in data breach (opens in new tab)

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