The federal government is pushing ahead with its My Health Record online database, despite security and privacy fears. The digital record keeping system will make it easier for medical professionals, but there are continuing concerns about who else will have access to the information.
People have until October 15 to opt out of the scheme, but that deadline may be extended by a month.
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My Health Record by BenMadden
Produced for Newsroom, 6/8/18. Interviews with: Rachel Kurzyp Stan Winford The Government has introduced the My Health Record, which is a digital representation of your medical history. It was first launched in 2012 by the Gillard government, with the opt-out period already having begun.
