Updated statement on Manage My Health cyber incident
We can confirm that Manage My Health notified the Privacy Commissioner of a cyber incident on 1 January 2026.
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We can confirm that Manage My Health notified the Privacy Commissioner of a cyber incident on 1 January 2026.
The Privacy Commissioner today published the terms of reference for his independent inquiry into the Manage My Health cyber incident.
The Privacy Commissioner has announced today that he will be conducting an Inquiry into the cyber security breach affecting Manage My Health Limited.
Information, resources, and what to do for people impacted by the Manage My Health data breach.
Manage My Health has notified us about their privacy breach. Primary care providers don't need to notify us too.
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Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says New Zealanders need to improve how they’re using passwords.
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