MedTech Europe provides leadership and guidance on data protection matters affecting the medical technology industry. The association facilitates knowledge sharing among its members, develops common positions, and monitors legal developments, including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implementation, to address key data protection issues in the evolving digital landscape. MedTech Europe champions both privacy protection and innovation to advance high-quality, patient-centered healthcare
Data Anonymisation
Ensuring General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance in research is a key priority for the medical technology sector, as research relies on patient health data. However, the application of GDPR to medical technology research remains unclear, with existing guidance often focused on clinical trials for medicines. MedTech Europe works to clarify and harmonise these rules to support research that advances patient care while maintaining high data protection standards.
International Data Transfers
The ability to transfer health data across borders is essential for developing new medical technologies, monitoring product safety, and delivering healthcare services. Global collaboration, including data sharing, plays a vital role in tackling health challenges, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. MedTech Europe monitors regulatory developments on international data transfers to ensure that medical technology companies can continue innovating while complying with data protection laws.
