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Government’s test-and-trace programme is illegal under GDPR – Computing

The government skipped essential data privacy impact assessments in its rush to get the system up and running

https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4017986/uk-test-trace-illegal-gdpr

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England’s test and trace programme ‘breaks GDPR data law’ – BBC

The Department of Health has conceded the initiative to trace contacts of people infected with Covid-19 was launched without carrying out an assessment of its impact on privacy.

The Open Rights Group (ORG) says the admission means the initiative has been unlawful since it began on 28 May.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53466471