Corte-Real, A.; Nunes, T.; da Cunha, P.R. Reflections about Blockchain in Health Data Sharing: Navigating a Disruptive Technology. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2024, 21, 230.
Corte-Real, A.; Nunes, T.; da Cunha, P.R. Reflections about Blockchain in Health Data Sharing: Navigating a Disruptive Technology. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21, 230.
Corte-Real, A.; Nunes, T.; da Cunha, P.R. Reflections about Blockchain in Health Data Sharing: Navigating a Disruptive Technology. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2024, 21, 230.
Corte-Real, A.; Nunes, T.; da Cunha, P.R. Reflections about Blockchain in Health Data Sharing: Navigating a Disruptive Technology. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21, 230.
Abstract
: A comprehensive analysis was performed, considering blockchain technology (BT) proprieties in digital health, addressing medico-legal, privacy, and regulatory considerations. Adherence to personal data protection and healthcare regulatory guidelines were analyzed and compared for GDPR (Europe), HIPAA (United States), CCPA (California), PIPEDA (Canada), Privacy Act of 1988 (Australia), APPI (Japan), and LGPD (Brazil). Issues such as Health Systems, Strengthening and aligning policy orientations and initiatives, and emphasizing the role of data analysis in shaping health policies were explored. The study addressed conflicts between the legal frameworks and blockchain, comparing and suggesting solutions like revision of laws and integration of com-pliance mechanisms. Additionally, it sought to enhance IT-health literacy by integrating healthcare and legal domains. Ongoing collaboration between legal, health, and IT experts is essential for designing systems that effectively balance privacy rights and data protection while maximizing the benefits of disruptive technologies like blockchain.
Keywords
Blockchain; Health; Legal medicine; Migrants
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Public Health and Health Services
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