Despite debates about data privacy, three million Australians downloaded the new tracing app, COVIDSafe, within 72 hours of its launch by the Federal Government in April to help track the spread of coronavirus.
This rapid take-up suggests that many of us have become comfortable living with data “in the cloud” as we navigate our way around the web.
You would never go on holidays and leave your pharmacy’s front door ajar. So why would you leave your cyber security unlocked?
There is a great deal that you can do to protect your pharmacy and patient information from cyber risk. This article talks you through the fundamentals.
With the busiest week of the pharmacy year – and single busiest day, Christmas Eve – racing towards us, it is important to stay alert to the risks of cybercrime. The health sector remains Australia's biggest target of cybercrime, and 90% of cyber-attacks start with a phishing email.