181016 - eLearning: Cyber and privacy for practices

This course will give an overview of best practice in privacy and cyber security practices

Relevance to General Practice

The Australian Cyber Security centre has identified medical practices as significantly at risk of cyber-attacks. The office of the Australian Information Commissioner has also identified health services as having the highest amount of data breaches when compared to other sectors. Medical Practitioners have an obligation to their patients to protect their privacy and data and so consequently need to prepare for the possibility of cyber or data breaches.

Learning outcomes

Identify a cyber security or privacy incident

Explore preventative measures to reduce your risks for cyber and privacy incidents

Consider how to respond to cyber incidents and data breaches

Domains of General Practice

D1. Communication skills and the patient-doctor relationship

D2. Applied professional knowledge and skills

D3. Population health and the context of general practice

D4. Professional and ethical role

Adherence to relevant codes and standards of ethical and professional behaviour

D5. Organisational and legal dimensions

Patient confidentiality is managed appropriately

Curriculum Contextual Units

Adult health