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.
2025’s most commonly used passwords reveal insecure password practices
An analysis of over 19 billion passwords reveals ongoing insecure password practices among users, highlighting the need for better security measures and awareness to prevent
