Africa: Why We Need Restrictions On Coronavirus Surveillance

opinion

As the world implements surveillance tech to track coronavirus, we must ensure this is done with respect for privacy

iThe impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world is just beginning to be felt as we reconfigure our social and economic relations and adopt new practices like social distancing and sheltering in place. As governments around the world struggle to stave the spread of the disease they are understandably harnessing the power of technology. We must ensure this is done with respect for human rights and civil liberties and that we don't weave a surveillance apparatus that can't be undone.

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