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EU Health Data Regulation Faces Digital Access Challenges

10/29/2025

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The European Health Data Space Regulation (EHDSR) aims to improve healthcare quality and reduce EU access inequalities.
However, EHDSR lacks safeguards for individuals unwilling or unable to use digital services, and non-digital options remain unclear.
The European Digital Identity Regulation introduces EUDI Wallets by November 2026, enabling users to control their digital identity and prompting organizations to prepare for compliance amid legal and cybersecurity risks.

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Story summary

The European Health Data Space Regulation (EHDSR) aims to improve healthcare quality and reduce EU access inequalities.
However, EHDSR lacks safeguards for individuals unwilling or unable to use digital services, and non-digital options remain unclear.
The European Digital Identity Regulation introduces EUDI Wallets by November 2026, enabling users to control their digital identity and prompting organizations to prepare for compliance amid legal and cybersecurity risks.