Body temperature readings
Some organizations are taking into consideration installing temperature scanners or other means of verifying the body temperature of staff and visitors, in their effort to protect the workplace against the spread of COVID-19.
Collecting health data through questionnaires
While some authorities expressly prohibit such methods of systematic and general data collection, others allow organizations to make their own assessment and to decide whether imposing on staff and visitors to fill in questionnaires or to sign statements about risk factors (including symptoms) is necessary and proportional.
Disclosing COVID-19 diagnosis
Companies explore whether they can disclose that someone has been diagnosed with COVID-19, in their efforts to protect staff and the general public.
Legal basis for processing health data
Because health data represents a special category of data, the GDPR allows processing only in exceptional situations indicated in Art. 9(2)
Data Protection Newsletter – no.2/2020 February
The spread of COVID-19 and associated risks has made it necessary for public authorities, as well as private companies, to take immediate measures.