Filenews 4 November 2021
From Monday, November 8th, checks will be carried out on premises/businesses, through the CovScan Cyprus application, where safepass demonstration is mandatory, following a relevant decision of the Council of Ministers and in consultation with the Ministry of Health and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy.
As stated in a relevant announcement, in premises / businesses where safepass ownership is required, the owners / managers or their authorized employees must by November 8, ensure the application, in order to carry out the checks.
The app can be installed on any device using Android software and is available for free through Google Play. Explanatory video on how the app works is available at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFa0Cta2VLw.
The application quickly and securely certifies the validity of the European Digital Certificate (EUDCC) for SafePass purposes and is expected to greatly facilitate the testing process.
The check through the application is done by scanning the QR code indicated on the certificate (in printed or electronic form) and presents the following validity check results:
- Green: The certificate is valid and means that its holder has completed his vaccination regimen or is ill from COVID-19.
- Yellow/Orange: The certificate is valid and means that its holder has undergone a PCR or rapid antigen test with a negative result.
- Red: The certificate is invalid.
The Ministry claims that the application was designed in compliance with all the provisions for the preservation of personal data, shows only the name and date of birth of the holder and does not store the personal data of the citizen or the history of controls.
