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Ethical considerations to guide the use of digital proximity tracking technologies for COVID-19 contact tracing

Ethical considerations to guide the use of digital proximity tracking technologies for COVID-19 contact tracing
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This interim guidance is intended to inform public health programmes and governments that are considering whether to develop or implement digital proximity tracking technologiesfor COVID-19 contact tracing. The documentcovers ethical principles, technical considerations and requirements that are consistent with these principles; and how to achieve equitable and appropriate use of such technologies.