The Vanuatu opposition says it would welcome outside assistance to fix the government broadband network but is concerned about data security.
The government's computer network was knocked out of action a week ago by hackers.
Bob Loughman Photo: RNZ Pacific / Hilaire Bule
It took out the databases of schools, hospitals, and all government services and departments, prompting workers to resort to pen and paper.
There have been Australian reports that the Australian government was assisting the Vanuatu Government in trying to repair the system, though the Vanuatu Government was reported in local media saying this was not the case.
The new leader of the opposition, former prime minister Bob Loughman said the government has been taking too long to solve the problem and needs to tell the people what is going on.
He said ideally any repairs need to be undertaken by local telecommunications experts.
"We appreciate, we welcome such assistance, but we are also concerned that we need to ensure that our data is kept secret and continue to be secret because this is the national asset that belongs to the people," Loughman said.
