How does COVID-19 impact on privacy?

The COVID-19 impact on privacy is starting to be felt with contact tracing and managing physical access to offices, stores and restuarants based on health information.

This is what the Information Regulator has to say …

• Media Statement: COVID-19 Guidance Note, 03 Apr 2020
  The Information Regulator (Regulator) has issued a Guidance Note on the processing ( e.g. collection, receipt, usage) of personal information of data subjects ( owner’s of personal information) in the management and containment of COV ID 19.

 

• Media Statement: COVID-19, 19 Mar 2020
  COVID 19: The importance of the right of access to information and the right to privacy in the management and containment of the virus

 

Are you concerned about how you should manage privacy and confidentiality during this time? Please book an online consultation with us to discuss your concerns.

For up to date information about the pandemic visit www.sacoronavirus.co.za.

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