Privacy Guarantor: watch out for unofficial Green Pass verification apps

The Privacy Guarantor he just warned against third-party apps for verifying the Green Pass, that according to what is declared by the body, they process personal data in a way that does not comply with the law, and therefore in direct violation of the principles regarding online safety. In fact, the current rules establish that it is the VerificationC19 App, issued by Ministry of Health, the only green certification verification app that can be used to ensure people’s privacy.

Privacy Guarantor: pay attention to the Green Pass verification apps

Several producers and developers, also from other countries, have made available on the online stores apps for the verification of the green pass that allow those who download them, framing the QR Code, to read personal data such as name, surname, date of birth, but even doses or swabs carried out. In some cases, apps also require a registration for download and transfer data to third parties.

The Data Protection Authority has warned all users against downloading these apps, which process data in violation of the provisions of the law, which establish that it is theApp VerificaC19, issued by the Ministry of Health, the only app for verifying green certifications that can be used to guarantee people’s privacy.

As if that weren’t enough, the Authority has also decided to launch an investigation into non-compliant green pass apps, reserving the appropriate interventions to protect users. This is undoubtedly a good sign and we have no doubt that these third-party apps will soon be banned in favor of the official one.