Automating Normative Control for Healthcare Research

There is an increasing need for norms to be embedded in technology as the widespread deployment of big data analysis appli- cations increases. However, existing methodologies do not provide au- tomated policy enforcement mechanisms especially for policies derived from legislation and contractual agreements. Consequently, data access is hindered and collaborations derailed due to fear data misuse and high non-compliance fees. This research aims to automate normative con- trols in healthcare, such as data sharing agreements, and ultimately, enforce these policies for compliant data usage and access which encour- ages collaboration and facilitates research outcomes while maintaining accountability. This paper outlines the PhD research questions, current approaches and preliminary results.