# Security and Privacy - AU Patient Summary Implementation Guide v1.0.0

* [**Table of Contents**](toc.md)
* **Security and Privacy**

## Security and Privacy

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### Security and Privacy

When implementing AU Patient Summary (AU PS), implementers need to be aware of FHIR security and safety considerations and take appropriate measures to protect information privacy and prevent exploitation by malicious actors. In particular, implementers are advised to review:

* [FHIR Security Considerations](https://hl7.org/fhir/R4/security.html)
* [FHIR Implementer Safety Checklist](https://hl7.org/fhir/R4/safety.html)
* [IPS Privacy and Security Considerations](https://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/2.0.1/en/Privacy-and-Security-Considerations.html)
* [AU Core Security and Privacy](https://hl7.org.au/fhir/core/2.0.0/security.html)

Implementers of AU PS need to be aware of their obligations regarding security, privacy, and consent in Australia.

For AU PS, specific security requirements include:

* Systems **SHOULD** conform to [FHIR Communications Security](https://hl7.org/fhir/R4/security.html#http) requirements.
* Systems **SHOULD** support [SMART App Launch](https://hl7.org/fhir/smart-app-launch/) for client authentication and authorisation.
* Systems **SHALL** use TLS version 1.2 or higher for data exchange.
* Systems **SHOULD** use TLS version 1.3 for data exchange.
* Systems **SHOULD** use the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) [TLS configuration guidelines](https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/system-hardening-and-administration/web-hardening/implementing-certificates-tls-https-and-opportunistic-tls) that include recommendations for configuring protocol features and acceptable cipher suites when implementing TLS.

