Canada expands Vital health data platform to boost AI research while addressing privacy concerns
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Maia Tustonic
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Canada's federal government is investing in expanding Vital, a platform that connects electronic health records across Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec, to make health data more accessible for researchers conducting clinical trials, testing AI health tools, and driving innovation in treatment and diagnosis. The initiative, led by Minister of Artificial Intelligence Evan Solomon, aims to balance data accessibility with privacy protections through anonymization, cybersecurity measures, and researcher approval processes.
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bskyCanada expands Vital health data platform to boost AI research while addressing privacy concernscbc.caKey quotes
· 3 pulledConnecting health data across the country will help researchers conduct clinical trials, test AI health tools and drive innovation in treatment and diagnosis.
But the initiative will also have to balance privacy considerations.
Anonymization, cybersecurity and approvals for researchers part of the plan, say project leaders
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