Digitalisation in European healthcare offers benefits such as improved care coordination and diagnostics, but also raises concerns about data security and health inequalities. Various countries have differing approaches to patient healthcare data access. The European Health Data Space legislation aims to enhance individuals’ accessibility and control over their health data across borders. The European Patients’ Forum highlights the need to improve digital health literacy and patient involvement in solution development. Organisations such as EUPATI and Data for Patients are working to educate patients and enhance their participation in digital healthcare.
Fred Hutch notifies more patients of November 2023 attack
In December 2023, a cyberattack hit the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch), resulting in the exfiltration of patient data and attempted extortion. Threat actors,
