Publication Type

Book Chapter

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

9-2020

Abstract

During the COVID-10 pandemic, infected persons have been quarantined in segregated facilities. Individuals who have been in contact with the infected persons may be subject to self-isolation measures or stay-home notices. Technological tools such as proximity and contact tracing apps are used to identify those who have been in close contact with infected persons. The contact tracing QR code used in Singapore's SafeEntry requires the submission of personal information (including names and identification numbers) prior to entry into certain public places such as malls, factories and restaurants. Robots, in addition to designated human officers, have been delpoyed to maintain social distancing in public places. Beyong these measures and technologies, facial recognition teachnology (FRT) is being used for public health survellience during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the workplace, FRT has been utilised to detect employees with thermal fever and to ensure that they wear masks. The use of FRT is ny no means widespread or uniform across the globe. There are, understandably, serious concerns with privacy and bias.

Keywords

Facial recognition, technology, COVID-19, health, privacy, bias, pandemic

Discipline

Law and Society | Public Health | Science and Technology Law

Research Areas

Innovation, Technology and the Law

Publication

Law and COVID-19

First Page

161

Last Page

165

ISBN

9789811808272

Publisher

School of Law, Singapore Management University

City or Country

Singapore

Embargo Period

4-19-2021

Copyright Owner and License

Authors

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3686357

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