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On 26 May 2026 the CNIL fined IQVIA Operations France EUR 5 million for failures in its two authorised health data warehouses, LRX and EMR. The decision exposes weaknesses in CRO data protection practice that have direct consequences for every pharmaceutical sponsor relying on a CRO to process patient, prescription or trial data. This article unpacks the four areas of failure, explains why pseudonymisation no longer offers the cover many sponsors assume, and sets out a practical oversight checklist for sponsor data controllers.

EU AI Act for Healthcare: What Life Sciences Companies Need to Know before August 2026
EU AI Act 2026 healthcare enforcement requires immediate compliance to avoid penalties.

Navigating US Regulatory Requirements for AI-Powered Medical Devices: A Comprehensive Guide to FDA, HIPAA, and IRB Compliance
US AI medical device compliance requires navigating FDA, HIPAA, IRBs, and consent waivers strategically.
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