The Spanish region of Extramadura has reported that trials of e-prescription sharing across Europe are going well, despite difficulties caused by Coronavirus. The intention of the interoperability trials is to allow people living in rural border areas in Europe, as well as visitors and tourists, to obtain medicines from pharmacies in another country.
The French Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has extended personal data capture and processing for Covid contact tracing, test results, and individuals’ vaccination status. The new decree widens the scope under which Covid-related personal data can be collected, expands the amount of data that can be collected, allows private contractors to process personal data, and limits the right of individuals to oppose collection and processing of personal data.