Data protection in biobanks--a European challenge for the long-term sustainability of biobanking

Tobias Schulte in den Baumen; Daniele Paci; Dolores Ibarreta

Data protection in biobanks--a European challenge for the long-term sustainability of biobanking

Rev Derecho Genoma Hum. 2009 Jul-Dec:(31):13-25.

Authors

Tobias Schulte in den Baumen¹, Daniele Paci, Dolores Ibarreta

Affiliation

¹ University, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Universiteitssingel (UNS), Maastricht-Randwijck, The Netherlands.

PMID: 20476688

Abstract

The final decoding of the human genome has marked the beginning of a new era of biomedical research and both the European Commission (EC) and the Member States try to facilitate this new research direction. In most European countries biobanks are set up to improve the capacities for research. These new research infrastructures require a specific governance framework to ensure public trust and accountability.

MeSH terms

Biological Specimen Banks / ethics
Biological Specimen Banks / standards*
Computer Security / standards*
Europe
Humans
Informed Consent
Time Factors