New Zealand’s government is aiming to implement fewer health ICT systems while enhancing data and technology capabilities to support new care models. The current system has more than 4,000 clinical and business applications, many of which are at end-of-life. The public health agency Te Whatu Ora has called for a reduced proliferation of ICT systems, more robust platforms, and a move to cloud-based systems. Its plans include automating national data collection and building a unified information platform across the health system.
Cyber attackers steal company data in breach at Business Registration Services
The Business Registration Services (BRS) suffered a significant data breach, causing private company information to be exposed. The breach, believed to be an act of