Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS)
Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) establishes a common EU framework for the sharing and use of health data for primary purposes (healthcare delivery) and secondary purposes (research, policy making, and innovation). Adopted in 2024 and entered into force on 1 July 2025, it sets obligations for health data holders, creates a European Health Data Space, and defines rights for individuals and entities accessing health data.
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Framework Domains (8)
Cross-Border
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EHDSREG-5 | Cross-Border Health Data Flows |
Cross-Border Telemedicine
Cross-Border Telemedicine
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EHDS-ART8A | Telemedicine in the context of cross-border care |
Data Holder Obligations and Secondary Use
Data Holder Obligations and Secondary Use
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EHDS-ART53-PROHIB | Prohibited Secondary Use Purposes |
| EHDS-HOLD-1 | Obligation to Make Data Available |
| EHDS-HOLD-2 | Secure Processing Environment |
| EHDS-HOLD-3 | Dataset Descriptions and Catalogues |
EHR Requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EHDSREG-1 | Mandatory Requirements for EHR Systems (Articles 14-29) |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EHDSREG-4 | Digital Health Authorities, Governance, MyHealth@EU |
Phased Application
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EHDSREG-6 | Phased Application and Enforcement |
Primary Use
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EHDSREG-2 | Primary Use - Right to Restrict Access and Rectification |
Secondary Use
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EHDSREG-3 | Secondary Use - Health Data for Research and Innovation |
Your Compliance Coverage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS)?
Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) is a compliance framework from European Union with 8 domains and 11 controls. Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) establishes a common EU framework for the sharing and use of health data for primary purposes (healthcare delivery) and secondary purposes (research, policy making, and innovation). Adopted in 2024 and entered into force on 1 July 2025, it sets obligations for health data holders, creates a European Health Data Space, and defines rights for individuals and entities accessing health data. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) have?
Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) has 11 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Data Holder Obligations and Secondary Use (4 controls), Cross-Border (1 controls), Cross-Border Telemedicine (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) map to?
Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) maps to 177 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Qatar DPL (36% coverage), Privacy Act 2020 (36% coverage), POPIA (36% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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