Unified QR code for common use in Covid-19 prevention applications
The Ministry of Information and Communications has just issued technical guidelines on unified personal QR codes nationwide, creating an important premise to help people use this code on all applications to prevent and fight the Covid-19 epidemic.
On September 11, the Ministry of Information and Communications issued instructions on technical requirements for the personal QR code display subsystem of platforms and applications for Covid-19 prevention and control (Version 1.1).
This document stipulates technical requirements for the personal QR code display subsystem, and provides guidance on the issuance and use of personal QR codes in platforms and technology applications serving the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic.
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| Unifying personal QR codes for common use across anti-epidemic technology platforms and applications. Photo: National Center for Epidemic Prevention and Control Technology |
According to the guidelines, each individual using platforms and applications to prevent and combat the Covid-19 epidemic will be given a personal QR code. The personal QR code can be used by authorized individuals and organizations to read and query relevant data serving the work of preventing and combating the Covid-19 epidemic.
Platforms and applications deployed to serve the prevention and control of Covid-19 must meet the technical requirements in the guidance document on technical requirements for the personal QR code display subsystem of platforms and applications to prevent and control Covid-19.
Platforms serving the provision and management of personal QR codes must also comply with Regulation 733 dated May 13, 2020 of the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control on managing medical data of health declarants from software serving the prevention and control of Covid-19.
In the coming time, when provinces and cities loosen social distancing and bring a certain part of society back to normal activities, in order for this new normal to be maintained stably and safely, the implementation of technological measures, specifically the QR code scanning solution, will be core.
People when going out, to public places, crowded places also need to scan QR codes. Offices, businesses, shops, service providers... when opening must ensure monitoring of entry and exit using QR codes.
Therefore, the Ministry of Information and Communications' guidance on displaying and using a unified personal QR code on all platforms and applications will create maximum convenience for each citizen and agencies and organizations when performing Covid-19 prevention and control tasks.
In the coming time, platforms and applications serving Covid-19 prevention and control will need to be assessed by the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Health to meet technical requirements before being deployed.
Platforms and applications serving Covid-19 prevention and control that meet the technical requirements are published on the website https://covid19.tech.gov.vn. The focal point for organizing the reception and evaluation is the National Center for Covid-19 Prevention and Control Technology.
