Tiered model of Internet access being considered for public healthcare sector

Singapore

A TIERED model of Internet access will be in the works for the healthcare sector here, should a virtual browser solution being tested now proves effective, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Tuesday.

Under this model, Internet surfing separation will remain for those whose job roles do not need internet access, such as administrative staff performing back-end tasks.

This also applies for staff whose access to the web can be provided via a separate device like a handphone or non-internet facing device.

But for roles where access to the Internet and the internal healthcare group's network is needed on the same device, a virtual bro…