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1Bioethics Research Programme, Medical School, University of Malta, Mater Dei Hospital, Malta.
Early Human Development
|May 14, 2018
Summary
The EU data protection directive facilitates cross-border research data transfer. Member states cannot refuse research based on data protection laws, as this is not the directive's intent.
Area of Science:
- European Union Law
- Biomedical Research Ethics
- Data Privacy Regulations
Background:
- The EU data protection directive enables free movement of people and data transfer between member states for research.
- Research Ethics Committees (RECs) may face challenges regarding data protection concerns in cross-border studies.
- Existing directives and national laws on data protection can create complexities for international research collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze whether Research Ethics Committees (RECs) can deny research approval based on data protection concerns in specific EU member states.
- To clarify the scope and intent of the EU data protection directive concerning research data transfer.
- To examine the legal basis for member states to prohibit research due to data protection laws.
Main Methods:
- Case study analysis of three specific research scenarios involving data protection issues.
- Legal interpretation of the EU data protection directive and relevant national legislation.
- Discussion of the authority of RECs to refuse research based on data protection concerns.
Main Results:
- The EU data protection directive's primary aim is not individual rights protection, which is handled by national Data Protection Acts.
- Member states lack the legal standing to prohibit research based on data protection laws, as this authority rests with Brussels.
- The directive permits data transfer for research, and national laws cannot override this fundamental principle.
Conclusions:
- RECs cannot refuse research on data protection grounds; concerns should be addressed at the EU level (Brussels).
- Member states cannot prohibit research based on their national data protection laws when the EU directive allows for data transfer.
- The study clarifies the hierarchy of data protection regulations in the EU for cross-border research, emphasizing EU-level authority.
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