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What options, if any, are available under existing contracts between Te Whatu Ora, the Ministry of Health, and Manage My Health to impose penalties, require remediation, or terminate contracts following a cyber security incident affecting patient data?

Answered Question 1859 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What options, if any, are available under existing contracts between Te Whatu Ora, the Ministry of Health, and Manage My Health to impose penalties, require remediation, or terminate contracts following a cyber security incident affecting patient data?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the contracts between Health New Zealand and ManageMyHealth, entered into between 2020 & 2023, contain frameworks for addressing breaches and termination rights.