Guidance for human genome data collection, access, use and sharing

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The ethical, legal, and equitable sharing of human genomic data is critical to advancing global health research and ensuring fair access to the benefits of genomics. The WHO’s new document outlines a comprehensive set of globally applicable principles designed to guide stakeholders in the responsible collection, use, and sharing of human genome data.

This document serves as a key resource to navigate complex issues surrounding data governance, with the aim of fostering transparency, promoting equity, and safeguarding individual and collective rights.

These principles are intended to support the implementation of best practices across diverse settings, thereby enhancing the global capacity for genomic research and its translation into health benefits for all.

Year of publication

2024

ISBN

9789240102149

Source

World Health Organization

Author

Research for Health (RFH), Technical Advisory Group on Genomics (TAG-G)

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