In order to tie in with the latest "red and yellow code" vaccine pass arrangements, the Safe Travel app will be updated to a new version.
Deputy Government Information Technology Director Huang Zhiguang pointed out in a radio program today (9th) that when the system compares data, it will cover some names and ID numbers, and then encrypt them again, which is equivalent to "garbled characters", and the relevant people have passed the medical monitoring period. After that, the blue code will be automatically converted, and the system will no longer compare the data, so there is no personal privacy risk.
He also pointed out that for premises that need to actively check the vaccine passport, the latest version of the QR code scanner can be updated as soon as possible this week, and the authorities will provide a two-week transition period.
During the transition period, the premises can be visually inspected to find out whether people entering the venue have been given a red code or a yellow code.
▼On August 8, the government announced the "3+4" quarantine arrangements for hotels for isolation▼
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Huang Zhiguang said that the latest version of Safe Travel is in line with the red-yellow code system. Except for confirmed cases and people arriving in Hong Kong from overseas or Taiwan, citizens can continue to use the original Safe Travel. The new red and yellow code system will not affect travel.
Huang Zhiguang said that when the system compares the data, it will cover some personal names and ID numbers, and then encrypt them again. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner and privacy experts have been consulted, and the relevant information will become unidentifiable personal information. If the garbled code is piled up, even if the people know it, the government will not know.” They will compare the batch of garbled codes to see if they are on the list of confirmed cases or the entry yellow code.
He stressed that the relevant information has already been submitted to the authorities, so there is no risk to personal privacy.
He also pointed out that when the person concerned has passed the medical monitoring period, the blue code will be automatically transferred, and the system will no longer compare the data.
▼Under the epidemic, the flow of people at Hong Kong Airport has been greatly reduced▼
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Huang Zhiguang also pointed out that premises that need to actively check the vaccine pass, such as restaurants, bars, etc., can update the latest version of the QR code scanner as soon as possible this week, and the authorities will provide a two-week transition period to allow the premises to arrange scanning If the device is connected to the Internet, the FEHD will take the initiative to provide assistance everywhere.
During the transition period, the premises can be visually inspected to find out whether people entering the venue have received a red code or a yellow code. When the code is updated, the QR code scanner can be used to prevent the relevant person from entering the premises.
He said the responsibility rests with the visitors, as people who are under quarantine orders and quarantine should not enter the premises.
He also pointed out that confirmed cases will be given a red code, and they should stay in quarantine or isolation places. Once they go out and violate the law, there will be penalties.
If the site's QR code scanner detects a person with a red code, the authorities will record the information, which will then be referred to the Department of Health for follow-up.
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Quarantine The hotel quarantine period is changed to "3+4", how will it work?
"3" means that passengers stay in a hotel for 3-day quarantine after arriving in Hong Kong, and "4" means home medical monitoring for the next 4 days.
Can I go out during the 4-day medical monitoring period?
You can go out, but you cannot enter the listed places that have been actively reviewed by the vaccine pass, that is, restaurants, bars, pubs, game centers, bathrooms, fitness centers, playgrounds, beauty salons, party rooms, etc.
In addition, they cannot enter residential care homes, disabled homes, schools, or designated medical premises.
Relevant persons are also not allowed to carry out any mask removal activities when going out.
Can I take public transportation during the monitoring period?
Yes, but only if the daily rapid test is negative, you can take public transportation to go to work, enter department stores and markets, etc.
