Vigilância governamental e a pandemia da Covid-19

Aplicativos de rastreamento de contato e privacidade de dados

Abstract

This article aims to examine the use of contact tracing apps during the Covid-19 pandemic in a context of rising government surveillance and digital authoritarianism. Through a data protection perspective, we will consider key attributes of these softwares such as system architecture and data management, and examine their main privacy implications. We briefly explore some of the surveillance methods employed around the world and reflect on its implications for individual freedoms and democracy. At last, we examine the findings of a systematic review of the effectiveness of automated contact-tracing for preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus.