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Secondary Use of Health Data for Medical AI: A Cross-Regional Examination of Taiwan and the EU

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This paper conducts a comparative analysis of data governance mechanisms concerning the secondary use of health data in Taiwan and the European Union (EU). Both regions have adopted distinctive approaches and regulations for utilizing health data beyond primary care, encompassing areas such as medical research and healthcare system enhancement. Through an examination of these models, this study seeks to elucidate the strategies, frameworks, and legal structures employed by Taiwan and the EU to strike a delicate balance between the imperative of data-driven healthcare innovation and the safeguarding of individual privacy rights. This paper examines and compares several key aspects of the secondary use of health data in Taiwan and the EU. These aspects include data governance frameworks, legal and regulatory frameworks, data access and sharing mechanisms, and privacy and security considerations. This comparative exploration offers invaluable insights into the evolving global landscape of health data governance. It provides a deeper understanding of the strategies implemented by these regions to harness the potential of health data while upholding the ethical and legal considerations surrounding its secondary use. The findings aim to inform best practices for responsible and effective health data utilization, particularly in the context of medical AI applications.

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This research is partially funded by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) of Taiwan with the grant number: 112-2410-H-001-011-MY2.

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Ho, Ch. Secondary Use of Health Data for Medical AI: A Cross-Regional Examination of Taiwan and the EU. ABR (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41649-024-00279-4

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