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The future of the robotics metaverse in the healthcare sector

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On 26 February 2025, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion addressing the integration of robotics and the metaverse in healthcare. This forward-looking document outlines the opportunities and...more

Jones Day

EU Geopolitical Risk Update - Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 120

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This regular alert covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia’s war against Ukraine, health threats, and cyber threats. It does not...more

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US Emerging as Top Global Medtech Destination

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For years, medtech firms around the globe (and certainly European companies) introduced their products in Europe, which requires obtaining a CE mark certifying compliance with relevant EU health and safety standards, prior to...more

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How Can Companies Tackle Europe’s AI and Data Protection Rules?

Life science companies will have to grapple with unique questions in complying with the European Artificial Intelligence Act, including the scope of the law’s research exemption and the use of AI in personalized medicine and...more

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EU High Court Allows GDPR Claims in Business Litigation, Expands Scope of ‘Health Data’ Impacting Life Sciences and Consumer...

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The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the EU’s highest court, recently announced its significant Lindenapotheke decision, permitting companies to use the General Data Protection Regulation in business-to-business...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

EU and Germany Lay Groundwork for the Use of Medical Data for Research and AI Training

Both the EU and Germany are taking significant steps to accelerate digitalization in the health sector and facilitate the exchange and use of health data for research and innovation purposes. They aim to improve...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 2, March 2024

HHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals and the Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry is a major target for cyberattacks because of all of the personal information collected from patients. Recognizing that the healthcare...more

Alston & Bird

Why the New EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework May Be Good News for Life Sciences Companies in the U.S.

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BACKGROUND - U.S.-based life sciences companies can be subject to the European Union (‘EU’) General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’), even if they do not have any subsidiary, affiliate or other physical presence in the...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

EMA Finalizes Guidance on Safeguarding PPD and CCI in Clinical Trial Filings in the European Economic Area (EEA)

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) published Version 1.1 of its “Guidance on how to approach the safeguarding of personal protected data (“PPD”) and commercially confidential information (“CCI”) while using the Clinical...more

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The European Commission Proposes First Major Overhaul of the EU Medicines Regulatory Framework in 20 Years: Regulatory Data...

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We recently published an alert in relation to the European Commission’s legislative proposals to replace the current EU regulatory framework for all medicines (including those for rare diseases and for children). One of the...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Health Data in the EU and UK – Regulatory Trends and Developments

In light of the increasing number of enforcement incidents under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organisations active in the Health and Life Sciences sectors in the United Kingdom, the European Union (EU) and...more

Butler Snow LLP

International Privacy Laws and Clinical Trials

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Recent developments in international privacy laws have complicated the conduct of clinical trials outside of the United States. Since the privacy law of the European Union – the General Data Protection Regulation or “GDPR” –...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Update on European Data Protection Law

In mid-January 2021, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced by press release that it has adopted jointly with the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) written Opinions on the European Commission’s drafts...more

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IoT in the EU: Lessons from COVID-19, and next steps for liability and regulation

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The IoT sector has exploded over the past few years, and, even taking into account the globally inhibitive effects of COVID-19, this growth shows few long-term signs of abating. The buoyant, fast-paced IoT industry was the...more

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European Data Protection Supervisor Issues Opinion on Conducting Research Involving European Personal Data

The European Data Protection Supervisor, the independent European Union authority responsible for data protection regulatory oversight, issued a preliminary opinion on data protection and scientific research. The Opinion...more

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2019 Highlights in Canadian Life Sciences IP and Regulatory Law

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In 2019, Rx IP Update reported on a number of developments in Canadian life sciences IP and regulatory law. We review top developments below: 1) PMPRB: Amendments to Regulations will come into force July 1, 2020, court...more

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EDPB Advises on Lawful Grounds for Processing Personal Data in Clinical Trials

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With the coming into effect of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), those conducting clinical trials in the EU face a complex set of rules ranging from lawful grounds for processing and transparency to restrictions...more

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Data Protection Rules Could Seriously Impede Clinical Trials in Europe

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The European Data protection Board (“EDPB”), which is composed of representatives of the national data protection authorities and the European Data Protection Supervisor, recently adopted an Advisory Opinion (“Opinion”) on...more

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Digital health: Understanding the new responsibilities facing life sciences companies related to collecting and processing...

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In May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into effect in EU member states, replacing a longstanding and less rigorous data and e-privacy directive. ...more

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EU Regulatory Data Protection for Life Sciences Companies

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This note discusses regulatory data protection (or data exclusivity) and market protection (marketing exclusivity). It identifies their legal bases, defines relevant legal terms and case law, and explains why these forms of...more

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The New EU General Data Protection Regulation: What It Means For US Healthcare/Life Science Companies

Cultural gap between the EU and the US - EU Data Protection Rules - Why should you care about those rules? ..GDPR is « general » i.e. it applies to all activities including the Healthcare/Life Sciences. ..As of...more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

Practical GDPR Steps for US-Headquartered Life Sciences Companies

In case you had not heard, the European Union is replacing its current privacy laws with a new, comprehensive General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which takes effect May 25, 2018. The essential principles of the EU’s...more

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Working Towards GDPR Compliance – Practical Steps for US-Headquartered Life Sciences Companies

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The European Union is replacing its current privacy laws with a new, comprehensive General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which takes effect May 25, 2018. The essential principles of the EU’s privacy laws are unchanged,...more

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General Data Protection Regulation: What It Means For US Healthcare/Life Science Companies (Part Three)

Even though the GDPR is a general regulation, some provisions are expressly addressing the specificities of the processing of personal data in the healthcare/life science sectors....more

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General Data Protection Regulation: What It Means For US Healthcare/Life Science Companies (Part One)

The clock is ticking: on May 25, 2018, in less than a year from now, the General Data Protection Regulation (“the GDPR”) will apply in all Member States of the European Union (“EU”) and will replace the Directive 95/46/CE...more

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