COVID-19 privacy news (w/e 17th April)

Here are the latest stories on how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected privacy:

10th April:

• IAPP Survey: How is COVID-19 affecting privacy programs? A call for research action.
• The Guardian reports Apple and Google have teamed up in an effort to track coronavirus spread using smartphones.

12th April: 

• The Guardian reports tech firms using confidential NHS information to build 'COVID-19 datastore.

13th April: 

• The Guardian reports draft government memo proposes de-anonymising COVID-19 app data.
• Hogan Lovells have produced a checklist for IT service provider contracts.

14th April: 

• Infosecurity Magazine reports that the NHS rejects COVID19 app de-anonymisation plan. 
• Hunten Andrews (CIPL) publishes COVID-19 privacy accountability case study.
• The Register posts an article looking for an exit strategy from the overt surveillance of smartphone contact tracing.
• Reuters reports how German tech startups believe European COVID-19 tracking efforts must not involve US tech companies.

15th April: 

• ICO sets out its regulatory approach during the coronavirus pandemic.
• EDPB adopts a letter about the European Commission's draft Guidance on apps supporting the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. 
• European Commission sets roadmap towards lifting of containment measures.

16th April: 

• The Guardian reports how the NHS is in dispute with Apple and Google over its contact-tracing app plans.
• European Commission announce EU member states develop COVID-19 app toolbox.
• European Commission issues Guidance to ensure full data protection standards of apps fighting the pandemic.
• IAPP publish a COVID-19 infographic.
• BBC News reports that analysts have told NHS how 80% of the population would need to participate in its tracking app.