EDPB Guidelines on COVID-19 tracing tools

Guidelines 04/2020 on the use of location data and contact tracing tools in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak

The document addresses the use of data-driven solutions in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on privacy concerns and the balance between effective pandemic response and protection of fundamental rights. It provides guidelines on the proportionate use of location data and contact tracing tools, emphasizing their role within a broader public health strategy. The guidelines also discuss the applicability of the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive in the context of monitoring and containing the SARS-CoV-2 virus.