The Security Model for My Health Record is Appalling

Australians' health data needs stronger protections Source: Getty / JuSun

Australians' health data needs stronger protections Source: Getty / JuSun Source: iStockphoto / JuSun/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Experts say more steps need to be taken to protect the health data of Australians, following the Medibank hack.


After the Medibank hack exposed the health details of 9.7 million Australians... cybersecurity and privacy experts are warning that health data remains a key target for hackers. Around 40 per cent of the population was affected by the Medibank hack. And it's raised concerns about another health database - My Health Record.


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