Transforming Contact Tracing Governance: Building a Privacy Framework for Future Pandemics

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The COVID-19 pandemic revealed a measurement failure in public health, with significant undocumented infections complicating control efforts.
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Privacy protection is essential for effective measurement and control in infectious disease management, influencing citizen acceptance of contact-tracing apps.
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Infectious disease measurement involves sensitive personal data, raising concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of information.
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Trust infrastructure is necessary for legitimate social measurement, as individuals must feel secure about how their data is managed.
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Strengthening measurement systems for future pandemics requires societal trust and cooperation, as acknowledged by the World Health Organization.

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