Secure Messaging v2.1

The v2.1 release of the Secure Messaging end product reflects the introduction of the:

• NSMN Declaration of Conformance
• NSMN Conformance Profile
• NSMN Conformance Assessment Scheme

The NSMN Declaration of Conformance is formal statement from software vendors affirming their system meets NSMN requirements. It outlines the legal obligations and steps for submitting a valid declaration, including executing a Vendor Deed Poll to ensure security, reliability, and interoperability.

The NSMN Conformance Profile defines the technical, security, and functional requirements for systems in the secure messaging network. It describes key roles (sending systems, receiving systems, core nodes) and sets standards for interoperability, security, and audit logging.

The NSMN Conformance Assessment Scheme outlines the process for evaluating system compliance with NSMN standards.

The Agency’s Secure Messaging product provides software developers with information and tools to assist in the implementation of Secure Message Delivery (SMD) and the Australian Provider Directory FHIR Implementation Guide (AU-PD).

Through collaboration between NEHTA and the software industry, Standards Australia published Australian Technical Specification (ATS) 5822 E-Health Secure Message Delivery (SMD) in March 2010.

ATS 5822 is supported by the following foundational specifications which are common to other eHealth solutions, including Electronic Transfer of Prescription, the My Health Record system, and the Healthcare Identifiers Service:

• ATS 5821 E-Health XML Secured Payload Profiles
• ATS 5820 E-Health Web Services Profiles

The above publications are available via https://infostore.saiglobal.com/en-au/publishers/standards_australia/.