Inquiry finds Health NZ left sensitive data unsecured

Friday 21 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 21 Feb 2025, 1:23pm

In this story Health New Zealand, Ministry of Health, Public Service Commission

An inquiry has revealed that Health New Zealand lacked the contractual power to monitor the misuse of sensitive health information. The organisation was unaware of these system weaknesses until the Manurewa Marae inquiry exposed the issue. Health NZ is now working to fix these contracts.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 21 Feb 2025, 8:31am

   Health NZ leaves sensitive data unsecure, inquiry finds (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesFri 21 Feb 2025, 1:23pm

   Inquiry finds Health NZ left sensitive data unsecured (opens in new tab)