Description
BRAIN DATA OR NEURODATA PROTECTION
Book Summary
This work analyzes the legal regime applicable to the processing of brain data or neurodata obtained and processed through brain-computer interface (BCI) techniques. The author examines whether this data, generated by direct access to the structure and functioning of the brain, should be considered personal data under the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). A pioneering study that addresses the legal challenges posed by advances in neurotechnologies for privacy and the protection of the most intimate personal information.
What is it about?
The book is based on the premise that neurotechnologies allow for accessing, manipulating, and simulating the structure and functioning of the human brain, generating an unprecedented capacity to obtain and process personal information. Through a rigorous analysis, the work scientifically validates the consideration of neurodata as personal data, examining its fit within the GDPR framework. It explores the legal implications of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and proposes a legal framework to protect this data against the risks of unauthorized processing.
Main Topics
- Legal regime for neurodata in the context of the GDPR.
- Legal nature of brain data as personal data.
- Legal implications of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).
- Data protection in the field of neurotechnologies.
- Scientific and legal analysis of information obtained from the human brain.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at legal professionals specializing in data protection, lawyers, legal advisors, compliance officers, researchers in neuroscience and technology, as well as postgraduate students interested in the intersection of law, technology, and neuroscience. It is also of interest to public policy makers and anyone concerned about privacy in the age of neurotechnologies.
What this book provides
- An exhaustive and updated analysis of the legal regime applicable to neurodata under the GDPR.
- Scientific validation of the consideration of brain data as personal data.
- Clarity on the legal challenges posed by brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).
- A practical guide for the application of data protection regulations to an emerging technological field.
- A pioneering perspective on a topic of growing legal and social relevance.
Technical Specifications
- Author: BASTIDAS CID, YASNA
- Publisher: J.M.BOSCH
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION
- Collection: BOSCH CIVIL
- Edition Date: July 2025
- Number of pages: 502
- Weight: 1000 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a specialized and highly current work that addresses a crucial regulatory vacuum in data protection. Its rigorous approach, combining legal analysis with scientific validation, makes it an indispensable reference for professionals who need to understand and apply data protection regulations to the processing of brain information. It is especially valuable for its ability to anticipate the legal challenges of a rapidly expanding technology.