Data Spaces in Medicine and Health: Technologies, Applications, and Challenges.
- Author:
Wan-Fei HU
1
;
Si-Zhu WU
2
;
Qing QIAN
3
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: data security; data sharing; data space; medical and health data; privacy protection
- MeSH: Humans; Computer Security; Information Dissemination; Data Management; Information Storage and Retrieval; Data Mining
- From: Chinese Medical Sciences Journal 2025;40(1):18-28
- CountryChina
- Language:English
- Abstract: Data space, as an innovative data management and sharing model, is emerging in the medical and health sectors. This study expounds on the conceptual connotation of data space and delineates its key technologies, including distributed data storage, standardization and interoperability of data sharing, data security and privacy protection, data analysis and mining, and data space assessment. By analyzing the real-world cases of data spaces within medicine and health, this study compares the similarities and differences across various dimensions such as purpose, architecture, data interoperability, and privacy protection. Meanwhile, data spaces in these fields are challenged by the limited computing resources, the complexities of data integration, and the need for optimized algorithms. Additionally, legal and ethical issues such as unclear data ownership, undefined usage rights, risks associated with privacy protection need to be addressed. The study notes organizational and management difficulties, calling for enhancements in governance framework, data sharing mechanisms, and value assessment systems. In the future, technological innovation, sound regulations, and optimized management will help the development of the medical and health data space. These developments will enable the secure and efficient utilization of data, propelling the medical industry into an era characterized by precision, intelligence, and personalization.
