Top news of the week: 23.04.2020.
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Data Privacy
CNIL Recalls Data Protection Rules in the Context of the COVID-19 Outbreak
The French Data Protection Authority recently issued guidance for employers relating to the processing of employee and visitor personal data in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak.
RT @tjmcintyre: "It is not enough to trust the state to act correctly. The agencies involved must be transparent and accountable. The criteria, design documents and source code should be shared with the public.” https://t.co/EFnOmPgAZO
OpenWe can share our data to fight Covid-19, but on the right terms
We should harness technology to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, but our right to privacy must not be destroyed in the process
EU Publishes Common Toolbox and Data Protection Guidance on Tracing Apps to Fight COVID-19 | Privacy & Information Security Law Blog https://t.co/D161cnyGBE https://t.co/dHwFXIX0Ih
OpenEU Publishes Common Toolbox and Data Protection Guidance on Tracing Apps to Fight COVID-19
On April 16, 2020, the European eHealth Network published a common EU Toolbox for the use of contact tracing and warning apps in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Toolbox is part of ...
RT @CoinDesk: NEW: EU researchers are concerned after their proposal for a decentralized contact tracing system was rejected without explanation.
by @benjaminopowers
https://t.co/e0vzjzLxC3
OpenDecentralized Protocol Removed From EU Contact Tracing Website Without Notice
EU researchers are concerned and confused after their proposal for a decentralized contact tracing system was rejected without explanation.
Microsoft Proposes Privacy Controls for COVID-19 Contact Tracking, Tracing
As governments broaden use of digital technologies to stem pandemic, sensitive health and location data need to be protected, company says.
RT @k8em0: Please continue to *report bugs* directly to https://t.co/XGmuHfcsLY (links to email or a form)
Thank you for all the *feedback* on the Zoom VDP & bug bounty programs sent to
Katie.moussouris at Zoom dot us
We’re gathering feedback at my above Zoom email, not bug submissions.
OpenSecurity at Zoom
Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room ...
House to Vote on Senate’s Proposed Delay of Brazil’s Data Protection Law | Privacy & Information Security Law Blog https://t.co/GHQa2MHm52 https://t.co/wk2TeBvQkT
OpenHouse to Vote on Senate’s Proposed Delay of Brazil’s Data Protection Law
On April 3, 2020, the Brazilian Senate approved Bill of Law, which includes a number of emergency measures intended to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, one provision delays the ...
RT @marcelsalathe: The Swiss Health Authorities commit to a *decentralized* approach to develop a contact tracing app to fight #COVID19 👏
Based on #DP3T, an international, privacy-preserving (decentralized) proximity tracing system.
https://t.co/gvfAI3LJbv https://t.co/OazIOXpnPs
OpenEPFL and ETH Zurich advance digital contact tracing project
Secure contact tracing could be a powerful tool to fight the spread of COVID-19. A unique, decentralized system developed as part of an international consortium, including EPFL and ETH ...