About the research
Your privacy matters — especially when it comes to your personal data, like your DNA. Strict privacy laws, such as the GDPR, are designed to protect this sensitive information. However, the same protections don't always apply to protein data, which is often shared in public databases as part of scientific research. These databases are vital for advancing science and developing new treatments, but they also raise important questions about privacy.
In this video, bioinformatician Frédérique Vilenne (VITO -UHasselt), together with ethicists, explores how we can balance scientific progress with safeguarding your personal data — every step of the way.
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