Are Your Medical Data Really Stored on the Card?

 

No, the electronic health card (eGK) does not actually store your medical data on the chip itself.

What is actually stored on the eGK? On the small electronic chip inside the card, the following data is stored:

• Personal data: Name, date of birth, address

• Insurance data: Insurance number, insurance fund (e.g., AOK, TK)

• Coverage period: Start and end of insurance coverage

• Optional: Emergency data, medications, warnings, vaccination record – only if you agree

Where are actual medical data such as diagnoses, surgeries, and medications stored?

• In the electronic patient record (ePA), not on the card itself

• The card is linked to the central health system (Telematikinfrastruktur)

• The doctor accesses the ePA using their doctor card + your PIN, with your consent

Can any doctor access all my information? No.

• Access is only possible with the card + your consent (PIN or electronic signature)

• You can decide which doctors see which data and for how long

• You can hide or delete certain information from your electronic record

Summary: The eGK is used as a key to access your health data, but it does not itself contain sensitive medical information. These are stored in encrypted systems under strict supervision and can only be opened with your consent.