Stats NZ head to step down after inquiry into census and vaccination data misuse | Stuff.co.nz

The Government’s head statistician has fallen on his sword after an inquiry found government agencies failed to adequately protect personal data collected through the Census and covid vaccination campaigns.

The inquiry was launched after whistleblowers came forward alleging data had been misused to benefit Te Pāti Māori in the 2023 election. Senior Political correspondent Jenna Lynch has the story. | Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2JPg8oB

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