Australia My Health Records Act 2012
The My Health Records Act 2012 establishes the legal framework for Australia's national digital health record system (My Health Record). Managed by the Australian Digital Health Agency, it enables individuals and healthcare providers to access a summary of health information online. The system operates on an opt-out basis (since 2018). The Act establishes strict access controls, penalties for misuse, and governance by the System Operator.
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Framework Domains (6)
Part 1 — Preliminary
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MHR-1 | Objects and Definitions |
| MHR-2 | Application and Scope |
| OSA-1 | Objects and Definitions |
| OSA-2 | Scope of Application |
| POFMA-1.1 | Definitions and Interpretation (Sections 2-3) |
| POFMA-1.2 | Application and Scope (Section 4) |
| Sec. 1 | Short Title and Commencement |
| Sec. 2 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 3 | Scope and Application |
| Sec. 6 | Establishment of the Commission |
Part 3 — Registration and Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MHR-3 | Healthcare Recipient Registration |
| MHR-4 | Access Controls |
Part 4 — Collection, Use and Disclosure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MHR-5 | Collection of Health Information |
| MHR-6 | Use and Disclosure Framework |
| MHR-7 | Unauthorized Access Prohibition |
Part 6 — Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MHR-8 | Civil Penalties (Division 1) |
| MHR-9 | Criminal Offenses |
Part 7 — Data Governance Board
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MHR-10 | Establishment and Functions (Division 1) |
| MHR-11 | Board Membership (Division 2) |
Part 8 — Other Matters
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MHR-12 | Review of Decisions (Division 1) |
| MHR-13 | Annual Reports and Review (Division 6) |
| MHR-14 | My Health Records Rules (Division 7) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Australia My Health Records Act 2012?
Australia My Health Records Act 2012 is a compliance framework from Australia with 6 domains and 22 controls. The My Health Records Act 2012 establishes the legal framework for Australia's national digital health record system (My Health Record). Managed by the Australian Digital Health Agency, it enables individuals and healthcare providers to access a summary of health information online. The system operates on an opt-out basis (since 2018). The Act establishes strict access controls, penalties for misuse, and governance by the System Operator. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Australia My Health Records Act 2012 have?
Australia My Health Records Act 2012 has 22 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Part 1 — Preliminary (10 controls), Part 4 — Collection, Use and Disclosure (3 controls), Part 8 — Other Matters (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Australia My Health Records Act 2012 map to?
Australia My Health Records Act 2012 maps to 590 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (41% coverage), EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6 / Directive 2018/1673) (41% coverage), ISO 8000 — Data Quality (41% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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