Observational health research in Europe: understanding the General Data Protection Regulation and underlying debate

Insights into the incidence and survival of cancer, the influence of lifestyle and environmental factors  and the interaction of treatment regimens with outcomes are hugely dependent on observational research, patient data derived from the healthcare system and from volunteers participating in cohort studies, often non-selective. Since 25th May 2018, the European General Data Protection Regulation (G DPR) applies to such data. The GDPR focusses on more individual control for data subjects of ‘their’ data.
Source: European Journal of Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research