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

Australians' health data needs stronger protections

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

Experts say more steps need to be taken to protect the health data of Australians, following the Medibank hack. It comes as new laws pass parliament increasing the maximum fine for serious data breaches to $50 million dollars.


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By Arianna Lucente

Source: SBS News



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Experts say more steps need to be taken to protect the health data of Australians, following the Medibank hack. It comes as new laws pass parliament increasing the maximum fine for serious data breaches to $50 million dollars.



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