The European Health Data Space (EHDS) aims to enable the cross-border use of health data within the EU, strengthening healthcare and research across Europe. The Data Access and Coordination Office (DACO), which is currently being established, will play a key role in connecting Germany to the EHDS at the national level.

Learn more about the progress of DACO’s development and the latest updates on the secondary use of health data within the EHDS. DACO provides regular updates on this page.

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Responsibilities

DACO is currently under development, and its future tasks will be shaped based on the Health Data Use Act (Gesundheitsdatennutzungsgesetz, GDNG).

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Metadata Catalog

The metadata catalog will serve as a central resource describing available datasets in the German healthcare sector and identifying the respective dataholders.

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Application Process

DACO is working on the development of a data access application management system that will simplify the process of requesting access to Germany's health data, ensure compliance with national and EU regulations, and integrate with the EHDS application system.

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Secure Processing Environment

Secure Processing Environments (SPEs) are specialized technical and organizational infrastructures designed to enable the safe use of sensitive health data.

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EU Integration

DACO is actively working on the development of a Cross-Border Gateway, a key component of the HealthData@EU network within the EHDS.

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Contact

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E-Mail: daco@bfarm.de