The My Health Record opt-out period has been extended to 31 January 2019.

There were reports of the online system crashing and phone lines being tied up by a wave of people trying to opt-out before tomorrow’s old deadline.

Today Oliver Peterson spoke to CEO of MyCRA Lawyers, Graham Doessel about the risk of My Health Record. He welcomes the news of the new deadline.

“At least the Government can have a chance look at any security concerns and clean up that mess.”

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