My Health Records Regulations 2026 Now In Force
Summary
The My Health Records Regulations 2026 have come into force in Australia, administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. These regulations are authorised by the My Health Records Act 2012 and establish rules for the My Health Records system, including registration and data handling.
What changed
The My Health Records Regulations 2026, effective March 27, 2026, have been enacted under the My Health Records Act 2012. These regulations, administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, detail the operational framework for the national digital health record system. Key areas covered include the identity verification of healthcare providers and recipients, the system operator's role, and the prescribed information to be included in a My Health Record.
Healthcare providers and recipients must adhere to the new regulatory requirements for registration and the collection, use, and disclosure of health information within the My Health Record system. Compliance with these regulations is essential to ensure the proper functioning and integrity of Australia's digital health infrastructure. The regulations also repeal the My Health Records Regulation 2012.
What to do next
- Review and understand the requirements of the My Health Records Regulations 2026.
- Ensure all relevant parties (healthcare providers, recipients) are aware of and comply with registration and data handling procedures.
- Update internal policies and procedures to align with the new regulations.
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My Health Records Regulations 2026
In force Administered by
- Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
This item is authorised by the following title:
- My Health Records Act 2012 Latest version F2026L00387 27 March 2026
View document Legislative instrument Explanatory statement Filter active Table of contents
- Part 1—Preliminary
- 1 Name
- 2 Commencement
- 3 Authority
- 4 Schedules
- 5 Definitions
- 6 Nominated healthcare provider
- 7 Identifying information—individual healthcare provider
- 8 Identifying information—healthcare provider organisation
- 9 Identifying information—healthcare recipient
- Part 2—System Operator
- 10 Identity of the System Operator
- Part 3—Registration
- 11 When a healthcare recipient is eligible for registration—other information
- 12 Registration of healthcare recipient by the System Operator
- Part 4—Collection, use and disclosure of information
- 13 Prescribed information to be included in a My Health Record
- 14 Verifying identity of healthcare recipients etc.
- Schedule 1—Repeals
- My Health Records Regulation 2012
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