The EU health data space: Unlocking the value of e-health data through responsible governance

*By Athina Evagorou

The European Union has spent the last decade reshaping the digital regulatory landscape through landmark legislation such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the AI Act. The European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation is the next significant step in that evolution. While often described as a healthcare initiative, the EHDS is at its core a data governance framework designed to unlock the value of electronic health data while safeguarding fundamental rights...