My Health Record - Greg Barns

Wednesday, 19 September 2018 - 5:00pm to 5:30pm

This week on the show, we talked to Australian barrister and political commentator Greg Barns on the My Health Record controvercy. My Health Record is a new digital data system that compiles all health records into one location, accessible by a range of practitioners, organisations and officials within Australia. Greg talked to us about his concerns around security and the potential for discrimination by not opting out of the program.

To find out more information about My Health Record and to opt out, head to myhealthrecord.gov.au or search up some of the issues online. Greg can be found online at his Twitter @BarnsGreg.

Wednesday 5:00pm to 5:30pm
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