Tag archives: covid-19

Hong Kong introduces a contact tracing app

Photo of Anna GamvrosPhoto of Edward Yau (HK)By Anna Gamvros and Edward Yau (HK) on Posted in Cybersecurity, Enforcement, Regulatory response
Norton Rose Fulbright - Data Protection Report blogAs countries around the globe continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, contact tracing apps continue to evolve and be developed. On November 16, 2020, the Hong Kong government is launching a voluntary contact tracing app. The app, known as LeaveHomeSafe, will enable users to record the date and time they visited participating venues by scanning … Continue reading

How to process employees’ health data in France after lockdown: dos and don’ts for employers

Photo of Cécile Auvieux (FR)Photo of Nadège Martin (FR)By Cécile Auvieux (FR) and Nadège Martin (FR) on Posted in Compliance and risk management
Norton Rose Fulbright - Data Protection Report blogA few weeks ago, we provided you with a summary of the rights and obligations of employers with regard to the personal data of their employees during lockdown. On 11 May, many employees will return to their workplaces. Below you will find answers to the main questions you may have ahead as the end of … Continue reading

StopCovid: the French contact-tracing app

Photo of Cécile Auvieux (FR)Photo of Nadège Martin (FR)By Cécile Auvieux (FR) and Nadège Martin (FR) on Posted in Compliance and risk management
Norton Rose Fulbright - Data Protection Report blogFollowing the example of many European countries, the French government plans to introduce a contact tracing app, known as “StopCovid”.  The app is designed to be used by people once they leave the confinement of their homes with the aim of preventing the spread of COVID-19. StopCovid is being developed within the INRIA, the French … Continue reading
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