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What is the problem and what can be done when data sharing challenges public legitimacy?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Surveys suggest that health data sharing with industry and across national borders challenges public legitimacy. We argue that this resistance reflects deeper concerns about profit motives and loss of control and provide guidance on responsive governance to ensure public trust.

Source: Nature Communications

DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-77006-0

Authors: Klaus Hoeyer, Lea Skovgaard

Institutions: University of Copenhagen, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Ethics in Clinical Research

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,990