ABSTRACT
Body implants have been utilized in the healthcare sector for many years as assistive tools for impaired physical functions. These implants range from drug infusion pumps, to pacemakers, to auditory prostheses. More recently, network-connected medical devices have become commonplace. However, since these devices can process and transmit data, including sensitive medical data, they are vulnerable to external attacks or the abuse of the data these devices collect. A comprehensive legal analysis of ICT body implants enables researchers to identify the legal framework they are subject to, and to assess the framework’s adequacy against potential threats to the health and other fundamental rights of the users. Through this analysis, the current regulatory gaps or limitations of the present system can be highlighted.
