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NSW Patient Records System Flunks Security Check
2 Jan
Summary
- NSW's $969 million digital patient record project faces cybersecurity issues.
- A leaked review shows the project lags in cyber threat readiness.
- The project scored below the minimum benchmark for cyber risk management.
The NSW government's ambitious $969 million Single Digital Patient Record project, aimed at consolidating patient IT platforms, is facing serious cybersecurity concerns. Recent evaluations have revealed that the project's readiness to combat cyber threats is subpar, lagging behind other government agencies.
The authority responsible for implementing this universal system achieved a cyber risk management score of 1.66 out of 3. This falls short of the minimum benchmark of 2 required for all NSW government agencies, raising alarms just months before the system's planned rollout.
These findings, detailed in a leaked review, highlight potential vulnerabilities in protecting sensitive patient data within the new, streamlined digital system. The project's upcoming launch is now under scrutiny due to these security shortcomings.
