Session 7: Data Safety, Privacy, and GDPR
This session explores the importance of data protection and privacy in healthcare, introducing the key principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and patients' rights over their personal health information. It examines how these rules apply to health research, informed consent, and the management of polypharmacy. The session also introduces the European Health Data Space (EHDS), highlighting its potential to support secure health data sharing, improve cross-border healthcare, and empower patients while safeguarding their privacy.
These materials have been developed within the EU-funded SafePolyMed project for educational, informational and non-commercial purposes only. They do not constitute medical advice and are not intended to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. The SafePolyMed project received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No. 101057639. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Health and Digital Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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