Australian businesses in the healthcare industry must comply with multiple privacy and patient data protection laws. They include regulations like the Privacy Act 1988, the My Health Records Act, and state-level laws like South Australia’s Health Care Act 2008.
While protecting patient data is an ongoing responsibility, healthcare organisations also need the right data sharing and collaboration tools to provide quality care. Learn how the AWS team at WOLK can help you transition to cloud-based patient data management on Amazon Web Services (AWS), keeping your caregiving business agile, efficient, and legally compliant.
Why Patient Data Security and Collaboration Are a Challenge
Many hospitals, clinics, and other caregiving facilities in Australia rely on outdated technology, putting patient information at risk. A 2024 study conducted by SOTI revealed that 53% of healthcare organisations in the country use outdated and legacy IT systems.
Examples include aging devices, on-site servers, and outdated software, exposing facilities to cyberattacks and data loss.
IT devices within these facilities are also frequently isolated or part of disjointed networks. They create collaboration and teamwork issues, such as accidentally duplicated data, mishandled records, and frequent double-handling.
How the AWS Secure Modern Workplace Solves These Issues
Migrating to a modern cloud-based workplace like Amazon Web Services (AWS) equips healthcare organisations to protect patient data while keeping it accessible to caregiving staff.
- Compliant data protection solutions. AWS is certified by the Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP), meaning its storage and data processing solutions meet Australian data privacy requirements. Services like Amazon S3 and Key Management Service (KMS) let Australian caregiving businesses store patient records in Australia-based data centres, encrypt sensitive information, and implement strict access controls.
- Teamwork with data security. With AWS WorkSpaces and AWS Client VPN, all caregivers can access records and hospital data securely from any location. The built-in user permissions system, multi-factor authentication, and central monitoring allow staff members to log in easily while keeping their accounts secure.
- Improved collaboration. Collaboration on an AWS workspace is possible thanks to Amazon WorkDocs and Chime. These tools allow doctors, nurses, and other authorised staff to share sensitive files and records, work on the same documents simultaneously, and hold video conferences through secure channels.
- Automatic backups. AWS services like AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (AWS DRS) and AWS Backup help prevent data loss and facilitate restoring operations after a breach or another disaster event. Amazon S3 also supports versioning, making it possible to restore and protect multiple versions of the same patient records.
Work With an AWS Expert Today
The AWS specialists at WOLK are ready to assist Australia’s hospitals and caregiving facilities. Let us help you make your organisation more secure and efficient. Contact us to discuss your data security and compliance requirements.