DETECT AU_MEDICARE

[rebekahrobin]

As defined by Microsoft-supported entities, the AU_ Medicare number is a unique identifier issued by the Australian Government that enables the cardholder to receive rebates for medical expenses under Australia's Medicare system. Detecting and protecting this type of information is vital because money is involved. In addition, it is also essential that we protect medical privacy. A rebate is a partial refund to someone who has paid too much money. In this scenario, you are entitled to the money because it's yours; therefore, if it gets into the wrong hands, it would be highly detrimental because now this would be considered theft. The AU_Medicare number is a "particular combination of numbers, or letters and numbers, on the card that is applicable only to that person as a person covered by that card." As we know, personally identifiable information is very sensitive, standing alone or in combination with other information, which will identify one unique person. We can detect this if it is 11 digits and follows the format below.

The format is as follows:

Identifiers that may be represented in this namespace include the 11 digit Individual Medicare Card Number and the 10 digit Medicare Card Number. No OID has been registered for this namespace.

The format of the value of the identifier is 10 or 11 characters, made up of: 8 digits (Medicare card) the ninth character (the checksum) is a digit the tenth character (the issue number) is a digit the eleventh character (the individual reference number) is optional and if included a digit Source: https://microsoft.github.io/presidio/supported_entities/ Source:https://namespaces.digitalhealth.gov.au/id/medicare-number/index.html#:~:text=The%20format%20of%20the%20value,issue%20number)%20is%20a%20digit

[claesmk]

@rebekahrobin you need to assign this to yourself, add your team label, and sprint-1 milestone

[rebekahrobin]

Hi @claesmk sorry about that. Changes have been fixed. Enjoy your Sunday

[Shjones1]

Great information and explanation of the AU_Medicare number as well as the consequences concerning rebates were the P.I.I to fall into the wrong hands.