Neighbourly Ltd v Unknown defendants - [2026] NZHC 1

Urgent without notice application, for orders requiring deletion and non-use/dissemination of confidential member information downloaded from online platform and listed for sale on dark web. Information would assist identity fraud.

HELD: application granted in terms addressed broadly, to those with unauthorised access to such data. Applicant’s inability to identify defendants no impediment. Prima facie case of breach of confidence and balance of convenience favour orders being granted.