Digital Health: How Australian Records Protect Your Privacy

Ever wondered how your digital health records in Australia are kept safe? Meet My Health Record, a system run by the government that lets you control who sees your health info. This system, first called Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record, is like an online health diary. It stores details about your medicines, allergies, and test results. But how does it keep everything safe? That's where the My Health Records Act 2012 comes in. This law sets rules for who can see and use your information. It even says what happens if someone breaks these rules. Now, let's talk about the heart of this system: the access control model. This model is like a bouncer at a club, making sure only the right people (like your doctors) can get in and see your records. But how do we know this bouncer works? That's where formal verification comes in. Formal verification is like a test to make sure the bouncer (access control model) is doing its job right. In this case, they used a method called Event-B. This method is like a detective, checking every detail to make sure the system follows the rules and keeps your info safe. So, next time you share your health info with a doctor, remember the My Health Record system is working hard to keep it safe and private.