Covid-19 and contact tracing apps: A review under the European legal framework

TL;DR

This paper reviews the technological approaches and policy recommendations for Covid-19 contact tracing apps within the European legal framework, highlighting key considerations for public health and privacy.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of contact tracing technologies and European policy guidelines, emphasizing legal and ethical aspects.

Findings

Analysis of proposed contact tracing technologies

Summary of European policy recommendations

Discussion on privacy and legal considerations

Abstract

In this article, we would like to review the main technologies that have been proposed so far to fight the spread of the virus. Also, we would like to give an overview of the policy recommendations that some European organisations have put forward in these regards. Finally, we conclude with some considerations we would like to present to public attention and discussion.