The AUWU takes no position on the My Health system.
We encourage our members to make a decision based upon their individual circumstances.
Below is our recommended reading on the issue.
In a 27 July press release, ACOSS states: “we cannot support an Opt Out arrangement whilst it is clear that the current legislation is inadequate for protecting people’s basic privacy”.
Courier Mail article sounds a note of caution.
Very little is stopping My Health Record being hooked up to robo-debt — anyone who has felt the pain of a Centrelink “Robo-debt” will understand the concerns expressed here.
Government Digital Health Agency Flyer
Government Opt Out Information.
Visit the My Health Record website or call the My Health Record helpline on 1800 723 471, if you don’t want a record automatically created for you, by 15 October, 2018.