ABOUT 900,000 people have opted out of the My Health Record system so far, according to Australian Digital Health Agency ceo Tim Kelsey.
Speaking to a Senate inquiry on Mon, Kelsey said that as of 12 Sep the opt-out rate has been about 3% which was in line with expectations.
He said the estimate was not comprehensive as it did not include opt-outs via paper submissions.
Interestingly, the publicity around the MHR system has also seen more than 180,000 Australians formally sign up for a My Health Record since the beginning of the opt-out period.
Those who don't opt out by 15 Nov will automatically get a MHR.
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