EHDS Guide
Your manual to secure and sustainable health data
Knowledge, methods, and practical templates for securely and efficiently managing health data within the EHDS.
Do you feel unsure about the complex requirements for data security, interoperability, and data protection? Would you like to improve efficiency, encourage the use of public resources, and still meet your responsibilities as a data holder/provider?
It's easy with the guide!
The EHDS guide helps you – whether you’re a company, public institution, politician, or citizen — with knowledge, practical methods, and templates to make your data use effective and sustainable.
What is this guide about?
- This tool helps you implement the European Health Data Space. It guides you through the steps, manages your data transparently and securely, and evaluates your digital maturity in handling health-related data.
- Whether you’re providing data or meeting regulations, you’ll find specific guidance and the right tools for your needs here.
What you can find in this guide:
01. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions
Learn what you need to do to participate in the EHDS: from registration to technical connection.
02. Methods and templates
Use proven methods, checklists, and templates to organize your processes and make them quick to implement.
03. Practical tips for secure and legally
Learn how to implement data protection, data security, and interoperability in practice, in accordance with the requirements of the GDPR and European standards, such as FAIR (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability & Reusability).
04. A maturity model for your further development
Evaluate your current situation, pinpoint areas for improvement, and outline the next steps to enhance your data governance over the long haul.
How this guide works:
This guide will lead you through the following five steps...
Step 01: Initial Check
Answer a view brief questions about your current situation and the goals of your data activities.
Step 02: Individualized recommendations
Receive specific suggestions on which steps are relevant for you, such as data description, technical connection, legal protection.
Step 03: Use methods & templates
Download practical templates, sample contracts, privacy policies, and checklists to start immediately.
Step 04: Self-assessment & benchmarking
Evaluate your progress with our maturity model and benchmark your development against other players.
Step 05: Implement sustainable practices
Apply continuous improvement methods to achieve lasting enhancements in your data governance.
Why all this?
- Greater security: Legally compliant handling of health data according to GDPR and European standards like FAIR.
- Greater efficiency: Streamline your data processes for quicker and clearer results with less effort.
- More trust: Reliable data that can be used in healthcare.
- Future-proofing: Develop a sustainable data governance strategy that evolves with regulatory requirements.