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New Zealand has a talent problem, and it's becoming a security risk
Data Protection

New Zealand has a talent problem, and it's becoming a security risk

Skills shortages are leaving New Zealand firms exposed as AI adoption outpaces cyber and governance expertise across key sectors.

By Sneha Banerjee • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns
Firewalls

Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns

Businesses could save about 20% on breach costs if they prepare responses in advance, according to QBE and Atmos claims data.

By Dwayne Alexander • 14 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Being unprepared for a cyber attack has a heavy price tag
Disaster Recovery

Being unprepared for a cyber attack has a heavy price tag

Unprepared firms can face NZ$173,000 in ransomware costs alone, with lost clients and trust pushing the real bill much higher.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026

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Privacy Act stories

Cloudera urges Australian firms to tighten AI governance
Data Protection

Cloudera urges Australian firms to tighten AI governance

Fewer than 5% of Australian organisations have scaled AI, leaving data leaks, bias and compliance failures as real risks for business leaders.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
From fragmented records to connected care: Building an AI‑ready health system
Data Protection

From fragmented records to connected care: Building an AI‑ready health system

Fragmented data is still forcing patients to repeat their history, but new digital reforms could unlock safer care and save over GBP £3 billion a year.

By Farhoud Salimi • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
Data Protection

Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet

Australian employers face privacy, dismissal and confidentiality exposure as staff use AI without training or clear rules, lawyers warn.

By Lauren McKee • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
Data Protection

Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent

Poor data can make AI agents scale errors at speed, leaving customer-facing systems unreliable and potentially non-compliant.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

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PhishByte warns Essential Eight misses phishing risk
Multi-factor authentication

PhishByte warns Essential Eight misses phishing risk

Businesses risk false confidence if they meet the ACSC framework but leave staff exposed to phishing, social engineering and fake MFA prompts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI reshapes data & cyber risk for Australian firms
Ransomware

AI reshapes data & cyber risk for Australian firms

Boards are being pushed to rethink data platforms and cyber controls as AI adoption exposes Australian firms to faster attacks and stricter governance demands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
WA police face backlash over live facial recognition
Data Protection

WA police face backlash over live facial recognition

Privacy advocates say the rollout could wrongly flag innocent people and expose WA residents to biometric surveillance without clear consent or oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Ottawa revises Privacy Act for first time in overs 40 years
Data Protection

Ottawa revises Privacy Act for first time in overs 40 years

Canadians could soon gain stronger control over federal records as Ottawa weighs binding powers for the Privacy Commissioner and rules for AI decisions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Xynon launches AI onboarding tool for advice firms
Data Protection

Xynon launches AI onboarding tool for advice firms

The tool aims to cut paperwork before advisers charge fees, as Australia's financial advice sector shrinks and compliance burdens mount.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Orca Opti launches free AI governance tool for Australia
Data Protection

Orca Opti launches free AI governance tool for Australia

Regulated employers can now test their AI controls in minutes, as the Brisbane firm targets stricter data rules and workplace leak risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
The connectivity stack: Why Australian ICT leaders are rethinking where their websites live
Data Protection

The connectivity stack: Why Australian ICT leaders are rethinking where their websites live

Offshore web hosting is becoming harder to justify as Australian firms weigh latency, sovereignty and support risks across their digital stack.

By Tom Thatcher • 6 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Using AI in your ERP? You should know where your data goes
Data Protection

Using AI in your ERP? You should know where your data goes

Finance teams need to know whether ERP AI queries cross borders, because model routing can affect sovereignty, compliance and audit trails.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
First-party data is the new oil: Why Australian businesses can't afford to wait
Customer Relationship Management

First-party data is the new oil: Why Australian businesses can't afford to wait

Privacy rules and browser changes are forcing Australian businesses to rebuild marketing around consented customer records before performance drops further.

By Lovan • 7 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Australia privacy regulator flags age assurance trial claims
Data Protection

Australia privacy regulator flags age assurance trial claims

Privacy watchdog concerns raise fresh doubts over whether the government’s age assurance trial overstated vendor compliance and safeguards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026