Vehicles targeted for theft following NZTA privacy breach

RNZOtago Daily TimesThursday 31 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A privacy breach involving an NZ Transport Agency database has exposed the details of nearly 1,000 people over a 12-month period. The agency suspects the breach resulted in at least 13 vehicles being targeted for theft.

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First reported by RNZ, Thu 31 Jul 2025, 6:44am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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