Privacy Act stories
Commvault Cloud brings in-country data protection to NZ
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Commvault extends its cloud data protection platform to New Zealand, promising in-country sovereignty, faster recovery and unified resilience.
NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts
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Experts warn NZ could surrender AI sovereignty in health, justice and education unless it matches tough new EU rules with its own law.
AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.
Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Data Privacy Day warns AI and cloud adoption is racing ahead of data governance, as boards and regulators demand proof of control.
ManageMyHealth fixes code and bolsters security after hack
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
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.
Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website's users.
Government orders review into ManageMyHealth data breach
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Government orders urgent review into ManageMyHealth cyber breach as hackers threaten to leak 400,000 patient files over NZD $60,000.
5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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healthtech
New Zealand employers face sweeping payroll, KiwiSaver, safety and privacy reforms, making year-end the crucial time to prepare systems.
2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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.
Cloudian & NVIDIA enable sovereign AI solutions in ANZ region
Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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erp
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data privacy
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ai ethics & governance
Cloudian integrates with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, enabling Australia and New Zealand organisations to deploy sovereign AI keeping data fully within national borders.
When cyber resilience becomes a CFO's challenge
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Cyber resilience is now a critical CFO challenge, with cybersecurity failures directly impacting Australian companies' financial health and regulatory compliance.
BlueVoyant's warning after Qantas and Mango cyber attacks
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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physical security
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supply chain
BlueVoyant warns Australian firms after Qantas and Mango suffer breaches via third-party suppliers, highlighting risks in supply chain cyber security.
Candidate privacy vs speed to market: What's the real cost?
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data privacy
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job seekers
Recruitment agencies rushing candidate submissions without consent risk privacy breaches, ethical issues, and damaged trust, experts warn.
How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
Australian cities face $39bn congestion costs by 2031; AI-powered video analytics offer cost-effective, real-time solutions for smarter urban mobility.
Why better data management is the cornerstone of privacy readiness in Australia's regulatory future
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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data privacy
Australian privacy reforms demand stronger data management; businesses must embed governance and automation to stay compliant and maintain trust.
Westcon-Comstor & Cohesity boost AI security in New Zealand
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Westcon-Comstor expands partnership with Cohesity to deliver AI-driven cybersecurity solutions amid growing threats in New Zealand's USD $760.80m market.
As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 sunset, how can privacy-conscious organisations future-proof their email?
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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email security
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data privacy
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microsoft
With Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 ending support in 2025, organisations face critical choices over email privacy, cost, and data control in Australia.
Most firms overestimate AI governance as privacy risks surge
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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dlp
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Most firms overestimate their AI governance despite rising privacy risks and growing AI-related incidents, with only 17% deploying strong technical controls globally.
From compliance to campaigns: Data collaboration as Finserv's Marketing Edge
Tue, 20th May 2025
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data protection
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fintech
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cx
Australian financial services marketers face stricter privacy laws but can harness secure data collaboration for tailored, compliant, and effective campaigns.
Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Police warned of 'very high' privacy risks in shifting sensitive data to Microsoft's cloud, amid a cautious trial in Wellington started in 2023.