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by We Hold These Truths | 5.8.20

This article has been authored by We Hold These Truths, a First Amendment oriented human rights campaign from the McCain Institute. Learn more about privacy in the age of COVID-19, and click above to take action and make your voice heard.

What is it?

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, many concerns have been raised about personal privacy particularly around contact tracing.
Apple and Google announced that they will enable contact tracing as a method by which people would be tracked by their cell phones to document and then limit the spread of the virus.
There has also been talk about airlines requiring an immunization passport to fly despite there being no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 are protected from a second infection.

Why is it important?

While slowing the spread of COVID-19 is critical, the response must be transparent and accountable – especially in terms of technology. An effective response should take into concern both public health and human rights.
\nOne recent study by Pew Research showed that most Americans do not think tracking people’s location via cell phone would slow down the spread of COVID-19 and 7 in 10 believe that their information on their cell phone is already being tracked.
Despite the arguments against it, there are huge benefits to contract tracing if done right. South Korea has been a prime example of this practice, both from an effectiveness standpoint, but also addressing the privacy issues.

What can you do?

Learn more about the basics of contact tracing and what it might look like from the CDC and see how you could be affected.
Follow what Congress is saying about COVID-19 related privacy bills.

Originally published by We Hold These Truths

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