Blockchain to enable medical data to be stored

Blockchain to enable medical data to be stored and transmitted safely and effectively

An article published by the European Commission highlights a recent project entitled ‘My Health My Data’ (MHMD). This project foursome the creation of a platform relying on the BlockChain technology, a system that aims to ensure data visibility to the entire network of stakeholders and limit fraudulent usage. The platform gives the opportunity to allow, deny or revoke data access depending on the uses and preferences. MHMD goal is to ensure safe transfer and storage of medical data between organisations and individuals (giving patients the possibility to share their health data anonymously). The project has been funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.