Australia’s parliamentary inquiry into My Health Record expressed serious concerns about the system despite recognizing that it has “the potential to revolutionise the quality and continuity of healthcare in Australia,” Healthcare IT News reports. The Senate Community Affairs References Committee put forth 14 recommendations, including that the system is not used for commercial purposes and no third-party access should occur without expressed permission. The report adds, “The fact that an individual does not opt-out of the MHR system, or does not take steps to restrict access to part or all of their MHR, does not necessarily mean that they have understood the risks and benefits of the MHR system and made a considered decision based on this.”
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