European Union: European Commission closes consultation on draft implementing regulation on establishment and operation of the European Health Data Space Board

On 6 January 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation on a draft implementing regulation for the establishment and operation of the European Health Data Space Board (EHDS Board). The draft regulation outlines the necessary rules for the EHDS Board's establishment, management, and functioning. The Board's responsibilities include issuing written contributions and non-binding guidelines to support the European Health Data Space Regulation (EU) 2025/327, facilitating thematic exchanges, adopting a biennial work plan, and cooperating with steering groups. The draft also details provisions for EHDS Board membership, co-chair election, decision-making processes, expenses, professional secrecy obligations, access to documents, and transparency requirements, such as the online publication of Board activities and documents.