Auckland Council email error reveals private addresses of many people

NZ HeraldStuffRNZ1NewsFriday 6 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Auckland Council's West Wave Swim School accidentally exposed private email addresses after sending a group email with visible recipient details on Friday. The council attempted to recall the email approximately 30 minutes later. Reports indicate the breach affected hundreds or thousands of individuals.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 6 Jun 2025, 2:32pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 57 minutes
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