Alexander Roussanov discusses recent developments that make it difficult and complex for medical device and pharmaceutical companies to navigate the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe. Regulators are scrutinizing every aspect of the data processing activities of life sciences companies, including the collection and use of clinical research data, advanced diagnostics, wearables and more.

This is the latest in our series: "Insights: Life Sciences" where we examine the legal issues and trends impacting the life sciences and healthcare industries.

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