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COVID-19 Symptom Tracker – University of Strathclyde

Safe People

Organisation name

University of Strathclyde

Organisation sector

Academic Institute

Safe Projects

Project ID

1118

Lay summary

In support of this national response, this project is undertaking the following areas of work. We will use the data to evaluate different nonpharmacological interventions to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In particular, we will analyse the effect of manual and app-based contact tracing.

Public benefit statement

Specifically this project aims to evaluate the forthcoming NHS contact tracing app and will Anticipated outcomes of the project are a data-based estimate of the impact of the contact-tracing app's availability and app penetration on the spread of COVID-19

Latest approval date

11/05/2020

Safe Data

Dataset(s) name
Data sensitivity level

Anonymous

Legal basis for provision of data under Article 6

(e) processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;

Lawful conditions for provision of data under Article 9

(j) processing is necessary for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89(1) based on Union or Member State law which shall be proportionate to the aim pursued, respect the essence of the right to data protection and provide for suitable and specific measures to safeguard the fundamental rights and the interests of the data subject.

Common Law Duty of Confidentiality

Not applicable

National data opt-out applied?

Not applicable

Safe Setting

Access type

TRE