What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 81.
Protecting Health Data Privacy During COVID-19 Emergency
This act aims to protect the privacy of health data collected during the COVID-19 pandemic. It establishes rules for collecting, using, and disclosing this data, requiring citizen consent and prohibiting its use for commercial purposes like advertising or employment discrimination. It also grants citizens control over their data and the ability to seek remedies for violations.
Key points
Your COVID-19 related health data (e.g., test results, location) can only be collected, used, and shared with your explicit consent.
Companies and organizations collecting this data cannot use it for advertising, discrimination in employment, insurance, or access to services.
You have the right to know what data is collected, how it's used, and can withdraw your consent, leading to data deletion.
This data must be destroyed after the public health emergency ends, unless other laws require its retention.
The act prohibits using health data to restrict voting rights.
In case of violations, individuals can seek damages in court.
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens
(explained here).
Start recording it now.