SOUNDS OF SCIENCE - EPISODE 8

On 3 May 2022, the European Commission published the proposal for a regulation introducing the European Health Data Space (EHDS). The proposal aims to enable better exchange and access to different types of health data (think about genomics data, data from patient registries, electronic health records, etc.).

And what does it want? Well, It intends to create a common space where natural persons can easily control their data which should enable individuals to gain better digital access to their personal health data and support free movement. This is commonly referred to as the primary use of data.

It also allows for the secondary use of data, meaning that the EHDS makes it possible for researchers, innovators and policymakers to use electronic health data of Europeans in a trusted and secure way.

EUCOPE welcomes the proposal on the European Health Data Space. It also recognises the importance of EU-level data collection standards and the promotion of data interoperability and exchange protocols. However, such a domain-specific common data space is expected to face challenges. 

To discuss these challenges and what it will take to deliver on the ambitious promise of the EHDS, we have three of our members as guest today:

• Dan Whitehead, Counsel at HOGAN LOVELLS


• Paul Michaloux, EU Associate Director at HANBURY STRATEGY


• Julie Chauvet, Director EU Public Affairs at NOVARTIS

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For more information about our work on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) or how to join our Digital Health Working Group, simply visit our website or send an email to vranken@eucope.org.