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Prediction: Ireland: European Health Data Space will be a major step forward in digital healthcare

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MEPs approved the establishment of a European Health Data Space, improving EU citizens' access to their health data and enabling secure sharing for public benefit. The agreement allows patients to gain access to their electronic health records, including prescriptions, medical imagery, patient summaries and lab results, from any EU country. The law will make it possible to transfer data safely via the MyHealth@EU infrastructure, which is particularly useful when EU citizens relocate. The Health Data Space will also facilitate research using anonymised health data, while prohibiting commercial use for advertising or insurance purposes. The law will allow patients to retain control over their data, with rights to opt-out and be informed of access. The provisional agreement awaits formal approval by the Council and will take effect within two years.