The Standard reports Hong Kong residents can now store vaccination records or test records in the LeaveHomeSafe COVID-19 contact tracing application. Biometric or password authentication is used to unlock phones when attempting to access records. Data is saved locally on devices and users can remove the records at any time. The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data was consulted to ensure the app’s compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
Hong Kong residents can store vaccine records in LeaveHomeSafe app
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