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Data Sovereignty Healthcare

Meaning

Data sovereignty in healthcare is the principle that an individual’s personal health information (PHI) is subject to the laws and governance structures of the nation or region where it was collected or where the data subject resides. This concept asserts a level of national control over data, impacting where health and wellness data must be stored, processed, and accessed. For individuals, this translates into a higher degree of control and protection for their sensitive hormonal and biological metrics, particularly when dealing with international wellness platforms.