Some Ethical, Legal, and Social Dimensions of Pandemic Response Technology

Abstract:

Shuangge Wen (SW): The test and trace systems in operation in many countries are a key strategy to lower the reproduction rate and control the virus, with technology enabling measures such as tracing of close contacts, notifying local alerts, and venue check-ins using QR codes. From your technological expertise, how do you see these systems working, and do you see any alternatives which should be explored?

Published in: IEEE Technology and Society Magazine ( Volume: 40, Issue: 2, June 2021)

Page(s): 41 - 46

Date of Publication: 02 June 2021 

ISSN Information:

INSPEC Accession Number: 20994975

DOI: 10.1109/MTS.2021.3077054

Publisher: IEEE