Health Information Bill

Explore the details of bill number 20/2025.

The Health Information Bill establishes a statutory framework for a national electronic records system to manage health information securely, enabling contributions, access, collection, and disclosure of health data for specified purposes.
Individuals' consent is not required for the collection and use of health information in the system, provided the actions align with the Act's provisions.
Contributors, which include licensed healthcare providers and pharmacies, are mandated to contribute specific health data while approved contributors can be designated by the Minister.
The Bill outlines stringent cybersecurity and data management requirements, including responsibilities for reporting data breaches and managing access to health information.
Legal protections are provided for contributors and users acting in good faith according to the Act, shielding them from liability for breaches of confidentiality or improper disclosure of data in compliance with the law.

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The bill is formally presented in Parliament for consideration.

5 months ago

The bill's title and key objectives are read out, but no debate occurs at this stage.

5 months ago

Members of Parliament debate the bill's general principles and overall merits.

3 months ago