Deadline to opt out of My Health Record is January 31

Australians have only until 31st January to opt out of the federal government's new MyHealth Record scheme.

The deadline to opt-out of My Health Record is January 31 Source: AAP

Supporters of the scheme say having an online summary of people's key health information will help them get better treatment.

But opponents say the scheme has too many security and privacy risks.

The scheme is dividing both ordinary Australians, and experts.