The project concludes its legal and ethical advisory report, prepared by Kinrel consultancy, reinforcing its alignment with European regulatory frameworks and applied AI ethics principles.

Jaén, October 2025. – The MicroChip4Age project, led by the ASIA Research Group (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Applications) at the University of Jaén, has completed its Legal and Ethical Advisory Report, a key milestone within its work plan aimed at ensuring the development of safe, transparent, and ethically sound technology in the field of digital health.

The report, prepared by the specialized consultancy Kinrel, provides a comprehensive analysis of the regulatory, legal, and ethical aspects associated with the intelligent monitoring ecosystem of MicroChip4Age — a system based on microelectronics, artificial intelligence, and distributed sensors designed to promote autonomy and well-being among older adults and chronic patients.

A structured three-part approach

The work is organized into three complementary deliverables:

• Regulatory Requirements Report, defining the legal framework applicable to the project —from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ISO standards and the forthcoming European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act).
• Ethical Evaluation Report, which adapts international principles such as the Declaration of Helsinki and the Belmont Report to the context of digital health and elderly care.
• Regulatory and Ethical Development Plan, setting out a roadmap for the project’s ethical governance, including measurable compliance indicators, professional training, and awareness materials for users and families.

Innovating through ethics and trust

The report concludes that MicroChip4Age is fully aligned with European standards on ethics, privacy, and transparency in artificial intelligence, positioning the initiative as a benchmark for responsible innovation in the health and social care sector.
The plan recommends maintaining clear communication with users, ensuring accessible informed consent, and conducting continuous Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) throughout the system’s lifecycle.

Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals

The project reinforces its contribution to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), placing technology at the service of people and promoting a model of innovation that combines technical excellence with social responsibility.

With the completion of this report, MicroChip4Age takes another step forward in the ethical and technological maturity of its platform, reaffirming its commitment to applied science that protects, empowers, and transforms.