Applications of Medical Big Data and Personal Information Protection

Abstract

In the current social environment, the generation and application of medical big data is closely related to the personal information security of every citizen. With the continuous development of medical technology, the application of medical big data has become increasingly widespread. On one hand, it can promote the development of medical technology, including drug development, personalized medicine, and precision treatment. On the other hand, medical big data also concerns the private information of citizens, which is a crucial part of personal information protection. However, in practice, there often exists a contradiction between medical big data and the protection of citizens' personal information rights. From the perspective of medical big data, there are overlaps and differences among citizens' personal information, privacy information, medical health information, and medical big data information. Relying solely on the “informed consent” rule for personal information cannot effectively protect personal information comprehensively or guarantee the application and development of medical big data. This article analyzes the issues surrounding Chinese medical big data in terms of personal information from a legal perspective, and proposes corresponding solutions to these issues. It is hoped that this research can contribute to advancing the legalization of medical data openness, re-examining patients' personal information in the context of medical big data, and balancing the conflicts between individual privacy interests, public interests, and economic benefits of medical data, thus better protecting individuals' personal information interests under social and private benefits.