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Perspectives on Data Privacy for Direct-to-Consumer Health Apps

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Direct-to-consumer (DTC) health apps, such as apps that manage our diet, fitness, and sleep, are becoming ubiquitous in our digital world. These apps provide a window into some of the key issues in the world of digital health — including data privacy, data access, data ownership, bias, and the regulation of health technology.

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The Pandemic Treaty and Intellectual Property Sharing: Making Vaccine Knowledge a Public Good 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the lack of regulation for the sharing of intellectual property (IP) and technology needed for an effective and equitable response to the crisis. By Ellen ‘t Hoen. It should also ensure predictable and sufficient financing for the development of such public goods.

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Reclaiming Global Public Health

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New mRNA vaccines, underpinned by decades of public investment , had been authorized by global regulators. We could start by reclaiming the role of the public in the development of new health technologies. Public dollars should come with obligations to serve the public interest — from pricing to technology transfer.