Stephen Andrew – statement on Queensland’s COVID app
Here is some important information regarding the COVID-19 Check In Qld App
- The use of COVID-19 Check In Qld App is NOT MANDATORY for people entering business and or conducting business transactions. It is not compulsory for an individual to physically write their contact details on paper provided by a business. Check in Qld Privacy Policy – https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/check-in-qld/privacy
- Providing your name and place of residence verbally is required.
- CONSENT – It is NOT MANDATORY for people to provide CONSENT for businesses to keep private information electronically.
- PRIVACY – Relevant Qld Department CHDE is not responsible for any loss as a result of your use, or your inability to use, Check in Qld. This includes any loss, damage, cost or expense, including loss of profits or income, loss or denial of opportunity, loss of use and loss of data.
- If you do not agree with the COVID-19 Check In Qld App Policy then do not use Check in QLD.
- The COVID-19 Check In Qld App is not compulsory or mandatory for human beings. However, providing your name and place of residence is required by law when a police officer is asking for your identity. You can provide this information verbally. Businesses are required to record and store that information electronically, however you may advise that you do not consent to this. Any coercion by an individual or business against a human being in order to force the usage of electronic devices and/or consent to having personal details recorded on an electronic device, is breaking our constitutional law. See Australian Privacy Act 1988 Sect. 94H, Australian Bio Security Act Section 60, Australian Bio Security Act Section 61.