Electronic records
Policy report
The future of digital identity in Australia
Digital identity systems provide an opportunity to unlock economic benefits by simplifying and securing user interactions with government and private-sector digital services. However, to realise those benefits, this report makes eight recommendations to balance convenience, privacy and security considerations.
Report
Learning and working in the digital age: advancing opportunities and identifying the risks
The rapid expansion of new technologies into every sector has contributed to the proliferation of alternative models of education, learning and skill signalling in global labour markets. This paper provides a high-level map of the landscape of education and labour market innovations in formal and informal education (including the workplace), with an emphasis on digital...
Discussion paper
Privacy Act review: issues paper
The digital economy has brought with it immense benefits including new, faster and better products and services. As Australians spend more of their time online, and new technologies emerge, more personal information about individuals is being captured and processed, raising questions as to whether Australian privacy law is fit for purpose.
Report
Security of patients' hospital data
Victorian health services are increasingly using information and communications technology (ICT) to deliver healthcare, and to capture and store patient information. This audit assessed whether Victorian public health services' ICT security practices effectively protect patient data.
Report
Harnessing the full spectrum of digital data to support the delivery of personalised services across the health care continuum: white paper
This white paper outlines the different ways the public engages with health and the different kinds of health data that is captured by both clinicians and consumers.