The AMA Still Does Not Seem To Be Convinced Regarding #myHealth Record Security.

This release appeared late last week. My Health Record Update 15 Oct 2020 Reminder of Healthcare provider obligations under the My Health Records Act 2012 and the Privacy Act 1988  All healthcare providers who connect to the My Health Record systems must comply with certain security and patient privacy obligations. Please see a summary of these obligations provided by the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner.    Why is the reminder being distributed now?  In late 2019 the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) reviewed the implementation of the My Health Record system under opt out arrangements. Access to the final ANAO report is here.   The ANAO concluded there are robust systems in place to monitor and act on cyber security risk to the My Health Record core infrastructure. But the monitoring by ADHA of healthcare provider organisation ’s compliance with My Health Record security and patient privacy obligations...
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Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 21, 2020 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs