Victorian information sharing Bill a threat to privacy

Victorian information sharing Bill a threat to privacy

The Victorian Government’s Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2021 was rushed through its first parliamentary vote on 14 October 2021, raising many unanswered questions for patients and health care professionals in that state. The purpose of the...
Health Minister backs down on My Health Record

Health Minister backs down on My Health Record

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt agreed to tear up the legislation behind MyHealth Record system to protect patients from having their medical records accessed by police. In addition Australians may be given an extra month to opt out of the MyHealth Record. Following...
Mental Health Bodies Recommend ‘opt out’

Mental Health Bodies Recommend ‘opt out’

Mental Health Bodies Recommend ‘opt out’ – Originally published in the New Daily Australians with mental illnesses have been warned to consider opting out of the government’s My Health Record, over fears they will be discriminated against if their digital...