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9 Oct 2020 - SAPHIRe online interactive workshop "COVID-19 contact tracing: the usefulness of mobile apps"

Event Date: 
2020-10-09

Contact tracing is an important tool to control infectious diseases, and digital contact tracing, using mobile apps, could be an effective method in the fight against COVID-19 spreading. During and after the first COVID-19 wave, many governments and regional authorities are rolling out their contact tracing apps.

​Ongoing discussion includes the uptake and adherence, accuracy, workability and privacy concerns of the COVID-19 contact tracing apps. How and by whom will these apps be used? How can regions ensure optimal prevention of COVID-19 spreading while safeguarding its citizens’ privacy?

​To gain a better understanding of the different approaches of COVID-19 apps, SAPHIRe will host an online interactive workshop on Friday 9 October 2020 10h00-12h00 CET

The topics discussed will include:

·       Regional examples

·       Privacy and security of contact tracing apps

·       Public perception on the use of contact tracing apps


To register click here.