Policies · Planned · 2 sources combined
Selling patient data
Telemedicine platforms face removal
D-1 Deadline November 9 · Deadline for amendment comments
In short
Telemedicine platforms that sell patient personal information for profit will face penalties.
After three violations, the platform loses its operating license entirely.
The new enforcement rules take effect on December 24.
Key facts
| When | The revised Medical Law and administrative enforcement rules will take effect on December 24. |
|---|---|
| Who | The Ministry of Health and Welfare has established enforcement standards for telemedicine platform operators and medical institutions. |
| What | Selling patient personal information for profit results in first violation: 6-month business suspension; second violation: 12-month suspension. |
| How | On the third violation, the registration is canceled and the platform loses its operating license. |
What it means for me
Readers using telemedicine will have strengthened personal information protection.
Office workers using telemedicine during busy work hours will worry less about information leaks.
Seniors using telemedicine for chronic disease management can now have greater peace of mind.
