Managing cyber security threats
Keeping the Australian health sector safe, secure and trusted
Get support
If your healthcare organisation is affected by a cyber security incident, call the Australian Cyber Security Hotline on 1300 CYBER1 (1300 292 371) to seek support on how to recover.
Take action
There are requirements for healthcare providers to notify the My Health Record System Operator (1800 723 471) and Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) (1300 363 992) of any suspected or actual data breaches.
Review and understand the OAIC’s data breach action plan for health service providers that outlines the 4-step plan to contain and manage a data breach involving personal information.
To help everyone in your organisation understand the risks and their legislative obligations, access a range of free Agency-developed training and guidance materials – contact our Education Team via email, education@digitalhealth.gov.au.
Stay up to date with the latest information
Subscribe to the Digital Health Cyber Security Alerts to receive timely information about threats to the digital health software, and cyber attack campaigns relevant to the healthcare industry.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre also has a free service for Australian internet users providing information on recent online threats and how they can be managed. Sign up for alerts through their website.