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13 November 2018

Australia Extends Deadline To Opt Out Of My Health Records

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On August 10, the Minister for Health announced an extension until November 15 for Australians to opt out of having a My Health Record automatically created for them.
Australia Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences

On August 10, the Minister for Health announced an extension until November 15 for Australians to opt out of having a My Health Record automatically created for them. My Health Records is an online summary of an individual's health information, such as medicines they are taking and treatment they are undergoing, which health care providers will be able to view in accordance with an individual's access controls. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner will regulate the handling of personal information in My Health Records in accordance with the My Health Records Act 2012, including investigating any complaints about the mishandling of health information.

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