Recommendation R(81) 1 on the regulations for automated medical data banks
(Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 23 January 1981, at the 328th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies)
The recommendation applies to automated data banks set up for purposes of medical care, public health and management of health services. Plans for the establishment of automated medical data banks as well as plans for the fundamental modification of existing banks should be brought to the notice of the public in advance. The data bank's regulations should at least contain provisions on its specific purpose(s), the categories of information recorded, the body or person for whom the data bank is operated and who is competent to decide which categories of data should be processed etc. Access to the information may be given only to medical staff.


