'The security model for My Health Record is appalling' - privacy expert

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

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It comes as new laws pass parliament increasing the maximum fine for serious data breaches to $50 million dollars.

The Australian Digital Health Agency - which manages My Health Record - says a new review of the cybersecurity risks was conducted after the recent Medibank hack, the Optus breach in September, and the Medicare exposure in 2020.

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