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In December 2019, the first outbreak of Corona Virus was witnessed in Wuhan, China. Since then, the spread of the novel virus has increased day by day. Many countries are striving to minimise the rapid spread and have come up with techies, scientists and other officials to help in stopping the spread of the aforementioned virus.
Tracking of individuals showing the symptoms of the virus is the most effective way yet. This is done through location apps. Countries like South Korea and China have installed special drones, temperature measuring machines in doorways to source individuals having the symptoms of Corona Virus. Social media platforms are also putting in efforts to help stopping the spread by tracking posts and handling screens of individuals. Partnering with the US, Google has developed a software under the company Alphabet to track individuals who show the symptoms of the virus which is done through its mail service Gmail. Other than this, the World Health Organization has passed certain guidelines and procedures to follow to stop the speed and has asked companies to regulate this information with their employees. Sharing health data is been made necessary. It has also been directed that if any employee has been tested positive of the virus, other employees and relevant information must be transferred. Individuals are being asked to provide in formation regarding their travel history especially to countries with high risk of spread. Public in general are asked to provide necessary data on their health. India is in talks to develop an app which can identify individuals affected with the corona virus.
With all these newer techniques being put in force, data privacy is low, sharing of data is prone to cyber crimes. Tracking of location is the most dangerous one as it could put a person's life at risk. No statutory law has been enforced for this pandemic, therefore seeking remedy is not easy. Also, choosing not to share information is not an option either. Privacy laws wouldn't provide any remedy as this is information crucial to the survival of humankind. Receiving spam calls and messages, data being stolen from mails and other apps are putting people in a vulnerable position.
Cyber crimes and other related crimes are increasing. The question to be asked is will this be stopped after the outbreak is stopped? Will all data be left out in the web to be exploited? How much are we exposed to the outer world? Also, if this pandemic continues for a longer period, to what extent would our privacy be exploited?
Alongside being careful regarding physical touch and social distancing, one should also keep in mind of all the information that could be voluntarily or involuntarily shared.
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