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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 3 MIN

Liz MacPherson: Deputy Privacy Commissioner advises on how to keep safe from data breaches

from Holiday Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

Two major data breaches rattled New Zealand's online privacy last week with both Neighbourly and Manage My Health becoming victims of a cyber attack.  Personal information and sensitive medical records are now on the dark web after the hackers, who call themselves 'Kazu', issued a low-ball ransom demand of $60,000. Liz MacPherson spoke to Andrew Dickens about how people and companies can protect their data.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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