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1Center for Biomedical Ethics and Law, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA
|November 30, 2018
Summary
Blockchain platforms offer solutions for genomic data sharing challenges. They enable distributed stewardship, access control, and enforcement of data agreements and ownership.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Computer Science
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- Genomic data sharing faces technical and governance hurdles.
- Existing platforms struggle with secure and equitable data access.
- Need for robust solutions to manage genomic data stewardship and ownership.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore blockchain-based platforms for genomic data sharing.
- To highlight the potential of blockchain in addressing data stewardship and access control.
- To examine the enforcement mechanisms for data access agreements and ownership.
Main Methods:
- Review of current blockchain platform capabilities for data sharing.
- Analysis of technical and governance features relevant to genomic data.
- Assessment of participatory access control and data stewardship models.
Main Results:
- Blockchain platforms offer distributed data stewardship.
- Participatory access control is a key feature.
- Effective enforcement of data access agreements and ownership is possible.
Conclusions:
- Blockchain technology presents a promising framework for secure and transparent genomic data sharing.
- These platforms can enhance data governance and empower data owners.
- Future research should focus on practical implementation and scalability.
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