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Ensuring equity and considering societal risks in implementation and operationalization of digital contact tracing technology

  • Funded by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Grant number: 77980

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Start & end year

    2020
    2021

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $182,067

  • Funder

    Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

  • Principal Investigator

    Unspecified Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup

  • Research Location

    United States of America

  • Lead Research Institution

    FPF Education and Innovation Foundation

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Secondary impacts of disease, response & control measures

  • Research Subcategory

    Other secondary impacts

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Not Applicable

  • Vulnerable Population

    Not applicable

  • Occupations of Interest

    Not applicable

Abstract

This project will provide recommendations on how to implement digital contact tracking technology (DCTT) with equity, fairness, and privacy in mind and on how to address public concerns about being tracked, deported, displaced, or stigmatized--concerns that could limit participation in DCTT. The goal of this project is to develop recommendations and guidance on equity and privacy for public and private policy in considering implementing DCTT using digital exposure-notification systems and data. In this time of COVID-19, DCTT is being considered for an important role in public health surveillance. Deliverables will include three virtual workshops with technical experts, government and private stakeholders, and thought leaders on equity; a report with guiding principles and recommendations; and a public-facing website to share proceedings and results.