EU to toughen cyberattack defence strategy for healthcare sector

EU to toughen cyberattack defence strategy for healthcare sector

Political Guidelines 2024-2029 published before Von der Leyen’s reappointment as president of the EU executive last week included suggested a new action plan on cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers will be presented in the first 100 days of the new mandate.

The Guidelines were published a day before a massive IT outage brought hospitals and other businesses to a halt worldwide, highlighting the reliance of health institutions on digital infrastructure.

With the rapid development of digital health alongside rising awareness of data privacy and security, the EU is keen to bolster independence from reliance on third-party digital infrastructure.

By Marta Iraola Iribarren.

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