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. 

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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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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

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