New Zealand’s Ministry of Health and Te Whatu Ora were criticized for inadequate back-end protections of sensitive health data shared with third-party providers. An inquiry revealed gaps in their data sharing agreements related to COVID-19 vaccination, mainly due to insufficient assurance of compliance from providers. The agencies plan to revise their protocols and implement stricter oversight standards.

Co-op hackers stole 'significant' amount of customer data – BBC
Co-op hackers have compromised a substantial amount of customer data, according to a BBC report. The breach is described as significant, raising concerns about the