Here are the latest stories on how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected privacy:
27th May:
- IAPP article debates whether contact tracing apps should be turned on by default - Europeans shouldn’t need to opt-in.
- GPA - Global Privacy Assembly launches COVID-19 taskforce.
- FPF reveal Apple & Google release updated terms for contact-tracing apps.
28th May:
- The Guardian reports how the NHS will keep personal data of people with coronavirus for 20 years.
- IAPP release a joint report with EY looking at privacy in the Wake of COVID-19.
- IAPP asks whether it is necessary to suspend GDPR in the fight against COVID-19.
- Open Rights Group publishes open letter regarding NHSX app safeguards for marginalised groups.
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