International Transfers of Health Data

In an age of digital globalization, navigating the complex landscape of international health data transfers presents significant challenges. This anthology delves into theintricate matrixof regulations, policies, and technologies that govern the transnational flow of health data and provides acomprehensive analysisof the legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. This volume sheds light on a range of topics, spanning themultifaceteddata transfer mechanisms anchored in the General Data Protection Regulation to the landmark Schrems II court decision that resulted in the invalidation of the Privacy Shield, giving rise to thenew Standard Contractual Clausesand theEU-US Data Privacy Framework. These seminal events triggered reforms not just in Europe and the US but have hadfar-reaching effectson global policy frameworks. In light of these developments, the book explores thecontemporary regulatory shiftspanning countries from theGlobal North and Global South. Thiscomprehensive explorationencompasses a diverse array of nations, from theEuropean Union, United Kingdom,UnitedStates, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, to China, Australia, Nigeria, Colombia and India. With insights fromleading experts and enriched by global case studies, this collection offers a holistic viewof the evolving dynamics in international health data transfers. The book provides anindispensable resourcefor policymakers, legal scholars, healthcare professionals, and technology enthusiasts traversing the intersection of law, ethics, and global health data in the 21st century.