mar 1, 2020 - Social, Technological, Political

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COVID-19 pandemic magnified the relevance of surveillance and the concerns associated with it; surveillance systems introduced in a time of pandemic risks become permanently retained, repurposed, and socially embedded as a part of the new "norm".

Tech "solutionism" have led to surveillance apps and tracking systems being marketed as crisis solutions.

Examples of pandemic-era surveillance:
1. Poland: citizens in quarantine required to send selfies to verify location
2. China: Alipay Health Code assigns color-coded passes (green, yellow, red) determining mobility
3. Israel & South Korea: use of intelligence networks and public identification of infected individuals
4. U.S. & U.K.: smartphone tracking, “immunity passport” discussions, and partnerships with firms like Palantir

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