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Taking the pulse of wearable medical technology

Published on: 18 November 2014

Table of contents

  • What is wearable medical technology? What kinds of devices already exist?
  • What happens to the sensitive personal data which is recorded by these devices?
  • How are data protection issues being addressed by device manufacturers and app developers and what more can be done?
  • Under what circumstances can health apps sell or share data?
  • Are the device manufacturers and app developers susceptible to medical negligence claims?
  • Any predictions for the future?

Article summary

IP & IT analysis: In 2014 various items of wearable technology have become available to the public, including various medical related accessories. Vin Bange, Tim Worden and Ed Vickers of Taylor Wessing LLP consider the legal implications of medical wearable tech.

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