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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Electronic Vaccine Passports And Data Protection Concerns

15 March 2021 · 0 other contributors · 555 words

Opened by Chris Green Con Bolton West

Responding minister: Not recorded

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Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

At a glance

Chris Green raised concerns about electronic vaccine passports and data protection concerns in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Chris Green is concerned about the potential misuse of electronic vaccine passport systems.
  • He notes that individual countries should decide on vaccine passport measures, respecting other nations' choices.
  • Green suggests considering paper-based vaccine certificates before implementing electronic systems.

Key requests to Government

Green suggests considering paper-based vaccine certificates before moving towards an electronic system, as such a move would require substantial justification to address concerns over civil liberties and data security.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Chris Green Con Bolton West

Chris Green is concerned about the potential misuse of electronic vaccine passport systems. He notes that it should be up to individual countries to make decisions regarding such measures, respecting other nations' choices and considering their own actions accordingly. Green highlights the effectiveness of vaccination programmes but argues that any certification must be proportionate to the current threat level of diseases, which is currently diminishing. He expresses comfort with paper-based vaccine certificates but raises significant questions about data protection and civil liberties if electronic systems are employed.

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