Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00006:reg:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00006
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6
Character Range: 4670–5856

6  Technical standards for authorised data‑matching programs
 (1) The Chief Executive Medicare must prepare and maintain, in writing, technical standards to govern the conduct of each authorised data‑matching program.
 (2) The technical standards for an authorised data‑matching program must include the following:
 (a) a description of data supplied by sources of information for the program;
 (b) the specification for each matching algorithm for the program;
 (c) any risks that have been identified in relation to the program and how those risks will be addressed;
 (d) controls to be used to ensure the continued integrity of:
 (i) the information used for the program; and
 (ii) the system for the program;
 (e) security features that control and minimise access to personal information.
 (3) In matching information under subsection 132B(1) of the Act for an authorised data‑matching program, the Chief Executive Medicare must comply with the technical standards for the program.
 (4) In matching information under subsection 132B(1) of the Act for an authorised data‑matching program, an authorised Commonwealth entity must comply with the technical standards for the program.