""With the pandemic, government, companies and research institutions are scrambling to respond in a way that makes optimal use of information about individuals' whereabouts and health conditions, while maintaining our democratic values and civil liberties," Omer Tene, vice president of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, said in a statement. "In contrast, in its response, China could weigh heavily on the side of public safety, throwing individual rights under the bus. For us, this isn't a plausible approach.""
- Date Published:03/21/2020
- Original Publication:CNET