Legal advice on research & data use

Research & data use

Making data usable for research purposes

We provide advice on GDPR, the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and research data law, ensuring that data can be processed, shared and reused in a legally compliant manner.

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What are the challenges of conducting research and using data in a legally compliant way?

The use and processing of data for research purposes, particularly health data, must comply with a number of regulations. These include

Regulations on the European Health Data Space (EHDS)
the law on the improved use of health data
the Health Data Utilisation Act (GDNG)
the requirements of § 303e SGB V for data processing
the data protection provisions of the GDPR - in particular with regard to the so-called research privilege, or
the planned Research Data Act.

All of these legal requirements must be taken into account when conducting research projects or developing research platforms or other digital products in the field of research.

How we can help you with research and data utilisation

Comprehensive data protection and information security advice:
We support you in complying with GDPR and other data protection regulations, as well as in the area of IT security, to ensure the legally compliant implementation of research projects, clinical trials or product developments.
Research privilege:
We clarify and argue for you whether and that you and your project fall within the scope of the research privilege of the GDPR.
Data processing according to SGB V:
We clarify and argue for you whether and that your project fulfils the requirements of § 303e SGB V for data processing.
Data protection audits and DPIA:
We conduct data protection audits and compliance assessments, including data protection impact assessments.
Contract drafting and review:
We draft and review contracts specifically tailored to the needs of research organisations and service providers in this field.
AI compliance:
If your research project or product involves artificial intelligence, we will work with you to develop AI governance structures and prepare you for the requirements of the AI Regulation.
Out-of-court and court representation:
We represent you in the out-of-court enforcement and defence of claims, as well as in administrative and judicial proceedings.
Compliance training:
We provide customised training for your team to ensure that all employees are aware of the legal requirements in the research sector.

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Our motto: secure, radical, digital.

SRD is the boutique law firm for digital projects, supporting you from kick-off to go-live. We combine technical innovation with compliance. We create radically clear legal scope for this.