Maki DePalo of Alston & Bird writes: On May 1, the Personal Information Protection Committee in Japan (PPC) released guidance (only available in Japanese) on the use of contact tracing mobile apps (Apps) as one of the mechanisms to combat the spread of COVID-19 and highlighted five essential consideration points. Specifically, the PPC recommends that all “personal…
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Singapore to require smartphone check-ins at all businesses and will log visitors’ national identity numbers
Simon Sharwood reports: Singapore will from May 12th require all businesses to adopt a system that checks visitors into and out of their premises using their smartphones, and has already made using the system compulsory before entering some venues. Called “SafeEntry”, the system is designed to enhance Singapore’s coronavirus contact-tracing capabilities and requires visitors to…
Scott Disick Leaves Rehab After Photo Leaks, Reportedly Plans To Sue Facility Over Privacy Breach
Kristine Lofgren reports: Scott Disick reportedly checked into rehab last Tuesday after relapsing into drug and alcohol abuse, but after photos leaked of the star at All Points North Lodge in Colorado, he was apparently so upset that he decided to check himself out. TMZ reports that Disick is also planning to sue the facility for violating his privacy…
Care Partners and Patient Portals—Faulty Access, Threats to Privacy, and Ample Opportunity
An invited commentary by Catherine M. DesRoches, DrPH; Jan Walker, RN, MBA; and Tom Delbanco, MD appeared in JAMA Intern Med. Published online May 4, 2020. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.0514 Abstract: Millions of people manage their health and illness with the help of family members and friends. These informal care partners (or caregivers) take responsibility, sometimes at a cost to…