It said it’s working to understand exactly what information was leaked, and will then contact affected clients.
“We are working intensively on this process but please understand that this may take some time to work through. We will provide further updates as our investigation progresses.”
The firm says it’s contacted the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and the police.
The police are investigating.
“We are extremely sorry that this has happened,” the firm said.
“We are working hard to identify whose personal information may have been compromised and ensure that those affected receive appropriate notifications.”
The firm said it had taken immediate steps once it was alerted to the attack on January 11, including switching off and disconnecting the IT network from the internet.
“At the time of the attack, we were in the process of moving to a cloud-based document management system; this process will be completed shortly and will reduce the risk of any future incidents.”
It advised clients to “be extra vigilant” and keep an “especially keen eye” on bank account and credit card transactions, as well as to stay alert to suspicious messages.
Langley Twigg law has been approached for further comment, as well as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
-RNZ
