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Employee Health Data Sovereignty

Meaning

Employee Health Data Sovereignty is the fundamental ethical and legal principle asserting that an individual employee retains ultimate ownership and control over their personal health information, especially within the context of employer-sponsored wellness programs. This concept dictates that any collection, processing, or sharing of sensitive physiological data, including hormonal or metabolic profiles, must be predicated on the employee’s explicit, non-coerced, and informed consent. It safeguards against potential workplace discrimination or punitive action based on an individual’s health status. Upholding this sovereignty is paramount for maintaining trust and ethical clinical practice.