EHDS Unpacked Part Two: Global lessons for building a trusted health data space

A major change is coming to how health data is governed across Europe. EHDS Unpacked, a two-part webinar series hosted by Understanding Patient Data with generous funding from Wellcome Trust, cuts through the complexity of the European Health Data Space (EHDS), sharing what it is, why it matters internationally, and what it means for the UK.

The second EHDS Unpacked webinar shared real examples from countries transforming their use of health data and preparing for the EHDS. In the session, we explore what their experiences can teach the UK – from building public confidence to working across borders and managing practical and cultural challenges. International colleagues further outline the steps they’re taking, the challenges they face, and what helps them progress, offering insights to support the UK and other non‑EU countries with long‑term planning.

Presentations include:
- Keynote: “Europe’s blueprint for the EHDS: Unlocking paths for collaboration” - Prof. Dr. Henrique Martins, leading European authority on digital health-system transformation, and former CMIO for Portugal

- Lessons from Australia: Overcoming cultural barriers - Dr Danielle Armour, Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland, and Dr Ilan Mears, Program Manager, Australian Research Data Commons

- Lessons from Norway: The map that helps us navigate health data - Zuzanna Nordeng, Senior Adviser - Metadata Manager at the
Norwegian Public Health Institute (FHI)

- Lessons from Canada: Public views on trust & acceptable health data use - Catherine Street, Public Engagement Executive Lead, Health Data Research Network Canada

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