Patients sent spam emails in practice software breach The Power Diary email breach has resulted in ‘nonsense’ phishing emails being sent to patients that appeared to come from their GP.
Clinic’s data breach a reminder to bolster security The personal details of more than 5000 patients may have been ‘compromised’ after a Brisbane medical centre’s email account was breached.
Cloud computing in general practice – what needs to be considered? Dr Rob Hosking explores the basics of cloud computing in general practice, including the benefits and risks of cloud-based solutions.
Why responsible general practice tech disposal matters Dr Rob Hosking discusses how digital waste is not only a risk to the environment, but potentially patient privacy.
It’s time to get ‘back to basics’ to protect patient privacy Dr Rob Hosking revisits the fundamentals of managing health information in general practice, with the help of a new RACGP resource.
The hidden medico-legal risks of sharing information electronically The use of electronic communication in general practice is essential, but just how risky is sending emails or electronic pathology referrals?
Is your practice prepared against data loss and data theft? Business as usual can grind to a halt without reliable backup systems in place – and can result in major cost blowouts, writes Dr Rob Hosking.
‘I was hacked’: GP’s stark warning for colleagues High-profile Melbourne GP Dr Mukesh Haikerwal has called for vigilance after hackers stole his identity then tried to steal his money.
Information security guide to keep GP data safe Worried an Optus-style data breach could affect you? An updated information security resource is now available for general practice.
Spotlight on privacy as health sector reports most data breaches To mark Privacy Awareness Week, the RACGP is reminding practices to review policies and procedures to ensure health information is secure.