Guardians of the health dataverse: clinical and real-world data governance for AI

In this session, Joanne Vengadesan and Thomas Kirby from Penningtons Manches Cooper examine how clinical and real‑world health data, from implantable devices and wearables to imaging systems and smart surgical tools, is powering AI‑driven healthcare, and why strong governance frameworks are essential as data use expands.

Key takeaways include:

• the shift from traditional personal data regulation to new EU rules governing non‑personal data, designed to encourage innovation while maintaining security;
• how the EU Data Act and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 shape obligations, data sharing rights, IP considerations, and the handling of special category and research data;
• practical compliance considerations, including cybersecurity requirements and steps organisations can take to manage health data responsibly.

Watch the full session below.