The European Health Dataspace (EHDS) Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 05/03/2025 and will enter into force on 26/03/2025.

To improve healthcare and boost research, the European Union has adopted the new European Health Data Space Regulation ( EHDS).

This regulation:
✅ It gives citizens control and direct access to their personal health data in digital format, at no cost.
✅ It ensures that data follows citizens within the EU, facilitating care in any Member State.
✅ It sets strict rules on the use of anonymised or pseudonymised data for research, innovation and policy-making.
The creation of the European Health Data Space is an important step towards digital health and better use of data for the benefit of all citizens and science.
🔹 Citizens: Have access, control and security of their data, with the right to rectification and restriction of access.
🔹 Health professionals: Gain faster access to patient records, improving diagnosis and treatment.
🔹 Researchers and innovative businesses: Gain secure and easier access to high-quality data, reducing research costs.
🔹 Political and regulatory bodies: Improve public health and the functioning of healthcare systems with transparent and secure access to data.
The Regulation is an important milestone in the EU’s efforts to build a secure and efficient digital health ecosystem in the context of the European data strategy.
The EHDS will provide an integrated framework for access to and use of electronic health data in all Member States. It will boost innovation and competitiveness in the health sector for the benefit of all EU citizens.