In this age of digital globalization, navigating the complex landscape of international health data transfers presents significant challenges. This anthology delves deep into the intricate matrix of regulations, policies, and technologies that govern the transnational flow of health data. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal frameworks across Europe, the United States, expanding to the diverse jurisdictions spanning Asia to Africa, and from Latin America through to the Pacific.
This volume sheds light on a range of topics, spanning the multifaceted data transfer mechanisms anchored in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to the landmark Schrems II court decision that resulted in the invalidation of the Privacy Shield, giving rise to the new Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and EU-US Data Privacy Framework. These seminal events catalyzed reforms not just in Europe and the US but resonated with far-reaching implications on global policy frameworks.
In light of these developments, the book probes into the contemporary regulatory shifts spanning countries from both the Global North and Global South. This comprehensive exploration encompasses nations such as the United States, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Australia, Nigeria, Colombia, India, and Brazil.
With insights from leading experts and enriched by global case studies, this collection offers a holistic view of the evolving dynamics in international health data transfers. It stands as in indispensable resource for policymakers, legal scholars, healthcare professionals, and tech enthusiasts traversing the intricate intersections of law, ethics, and global health data in the 21st century.