Contact Tracing Effective Without Invading Privacy, Taiwan Digital Minister Explains

The video discusses the balance between public health and privacy, focusing on Taiwan's innovative approaches to contact tracing and data management. It highlights the importance of privacy-enhancing technologies and the role of civil society in data ownership. Taiwan's use of open source and collaborative data management is emphasized, along with its cybersecurity strategies involving white hat hackers to protect against cyber threats.

What is the primary goal of the app developed in Taiwan for contact tracing?

• To increase the adoption of surveillance capitalism

• To replace traditional medical officers

• To monitor citizens' movements for government surveillance

• To enhance privacy while tracking health data

How does Taiwan ensure data ownership and management?

• By involving civil society and using open-source technologies

• By using proprietary software

• By outsourcing data management to private companies

• By centralizing data control in the government

What is meant by 'data competence' in the context of Taiwan's data management?

• The ability to produce and manage data collaboratively

• The ability to consume data effectively

• The ability to centralize data control

• The ability to rely on a single point of truth

What strategy does Taiwan use to protect its digital infrastructure from cyber threats?

• Hiring black hat hackers for system testing

• Implementing advanced threat hunting with white hat hackers

• Outsourcing cybersecurity to international firms

• Relying solely on antivirus software

How does Taiwan incentivize ethical hacking?

• By discouraging collaboration with the government

• By limiting their access to real cases

• By providing lucrative careers and national recognition

• By offering cookies and snacks