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Yesterday, hackers who launched a cyberattack on Waikato District Health Board s system released patient information to several media outlets, including the NZ Herald. We are aware that the media have received what appears to be personal and patient information from Waikato DHB information systems, the hospital group said in an update.
The media agencies refused to divulge the information publicly and have turned it over to the police.
Since then, Waikato DHB has set up a 24/7 privacy helpline, which has taken 34 calls as of today.
WHY IT MATTERS
In a separate statement, Privacy Commissioner John Edwards said he expects Waikato DHB to notify and offer support to the individuals identified in that information without delay .
The response to the cyber attack on Waikato District Health Board has "stepped up", says Health Minister Andrew Little, with top government officials attending a crisis meeting in Wellington this afternoon.