Introduction 

In the field of healthcare data processing, consent has long been considered the primary legal basis. However, with evolving medical research and innovation, alternative legal bases are gaining more attention. This session will discuss and review these alternative approaches to support lawful medical data processing.  

Key questions and objectives 

• What are the alternative legal bases, and how do they differ from consent as a legal basis? 
• What are the ethical considerations and challenges associated with relying on these bases? 
• How do regulatory frameworks accommodate alternative legal bases for processing medical data?