Pace of Government Digitisation a 'Real Cause for Concern', Says Manage My Health Inquiry

Pace of government digitisation 'real cause for concern' – Manage My Health inquiry

By RNZ A report into a big health cyber breach says AI is being flagged as an emerging risk that could amplify existing vulnerabilities if governance...

Pace of government digitisation a 'real cause for concern', says Manage My Health inquiry

A report into Manage My Health's cyber breach says AI is being flagged as an emerging risk that could amplify existing vulnerabilities if governance frameworks are not strengthened now.

Manage My Health breach exposed flaws in dormant accounts and privacy processes

The final inquiry says the breach damaged trust in health portals and disproportionately affected Northland patients and whānau.

Manage My Health inquiry exposes breach response and vendor accountability gaps

Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has warned organisations against building their crisis response plans during an active cyberattack, using the fallout from the Manage My Health breach to highlight broader failings in incident preparedness, account governance and third-party accountability. The commissioner released the second and final report into the December 2025 Manage My Health (MMH) cybersecurity breach, concluding an inquiry that has a…