D. Townend Boeken

Focusing on the establishment and function of research ethics committees, this volume examines their legal obligations, particularly concerning data protection. It includes insights and reports from over 20 European countries, providing a comprehensive overview of the ethical landscape in research practices across the continent.

This volume relates to the first stage of this project concerning the implementation of the Data Protection Directive, in particular in the area of medical research. It contains reports from 26 European countries on the implementation of the Directive, or the data protection regime, all with a specific focus on issues and questions relating to medical research.