NEW legislation strengthening the privacy and security protections of the My Health Record system mean that users have the ability to permanently delete their record at any time.
The new functionality in the My Health Record system includes the deletion of backups, and any records that have already been cancelled will also be permanently deleted from the system.
If a person changes their mind they can choose to register anew for a record, "to enjoy the benefits of controlling their health information securely in one place to support their health and care".
The Australian Digital Health Agency said that 6.45 million Australians currently have a My Health Record, and since Jul 2018 almost 500,00 people had decided not to wait to have one created for them but have requested a MHR.
The increase in pharmacy connections has tripled in the last six months to 84% of community pharmacies across the country.
See myhealthrecord.gov.au.
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