The right to withdraw consent is an essential component of research ethics and data privacy. However, it should be noted that biobank research differs from traditional medical research. This thesis analyses the right of withdrawal in biobank research and argues that the right of withdrawal under the GDPR is not sufficient for balancing the interests of the stakeholders. In order to make an analysis of the legal issues attached to the right of withdrawal under the GDPR, the first Chapter provides the legal background for processing personal data for biobank research. The second Chapter, identifies the impacts of the right to withdraw consent in biobanking. The final Chapter proposes alternatives for balancing the interests sufficiently and highlights the need for a harmonized legislation specifially for biobanking within the European Union.(ARKA KAPAKTAN) Table of Contents Introduction Motive Research Question CHAPTER 1 Biobank Research Under the GDPR 1.1. Lawful Grounds for Processing Personal Data Under the GDPR 1.2. Scientific Research Regime Under the GDPR Legal Basis Individual Rights Adequate Safeguards 1.3. Consent Under the GDPR 1.4. Consent in Biobanking 1.5. Forms of Consent Broad Consent Dynamic Consent Tiered/Meta-Consent Conclusion CHAPTER 2 Impacts of The Right to Withdraw Consent in Biobanking 2.1. Right of Withdrawal in Biobanking 2.2. Right of Withdrawal Under the GDPR 2.3. Impacts of the Right to Withdraw Consent 2.3.1. Conflict of Interests 2.3.2. Negative Impact on Research Results and on Future Research 2.3.3. Diminish the scientific recognition of the biobank 2.3.4. Hurdle for European Research 2.3.5. Impact on the Other Areas of Law CHAPTER 3 Way Forward 3.1. Improving the Consent Model 3.2. Establishing an oversight body 3.3. Adopting De-Identification Techniques within Biobank 3.4. European Union-wide Legislation for Biobank Research Conclusion Bibliography
