he digitalization of health data represents a profound shift in the way healthcare information is collected, stored, accessed, and utilized. This transformation offers numerous opportunities for improving healthcare delivery, research, and patient outcomes. However, it also brings forth significant challenges, particularly concerning the privacy and security of sensitive health information.
The panel addresses several key aspects, including:
- he implications of European Health Data Space initiative and understanding the concept of secondary use of health data, highlighting the importance of ethical and regulatory considerations.
- the delicate balance between privacy concerns and the necessity to use health data, with a focus on anonymization techniques to protect sensitive information.
- privacy risks associated with neuroscience data and developing robust privacy safeguards for research and applications in this field;
- emerging innovations and best practices in protecting privacy within health data ecosystems, fostering trust and compliance amidst digital transformation.
Through engaging dialogue and diverse perspectives, the panel aims to start discussion between DPAs and health sector to navigate the digitalization of health data while upholding the highest standards of privacy in healthcare.