Childcare Groups Concerned About 'Supervision Cloud' Invading Children's Privacy; Shih Chung-Liang: Not Accessible Anytime
Childcare groups protested today, expressing concerns that the 'Supervision Cloud' system would infringe on children's privacy. Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-Liang emphasized that the data in the 'Supervision Cloud' can only be accessed under strict legal procedures and is not available at all times, thus posing no privacy leakage.
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Central News Agency (Reporter Chen Chieh-ling, Taipei, 26th) Childcare groups took to the streets to protest today, fearing that the 'Supervision Cloud' would affect children's privacy. Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-Liang emphasized that the data in the 'Supervision Cloud' can only be accessed under circumstances that comply with legal procedures and is not available at all times, therefore it will not cause privacy leakage.
Jiang Shurong, President of the National Federation of Childcare Associations R.O.C., protested in front of the Legislative Yuan, stating that the parent law of the 'Child Care Services Act' does not explicitly include child privacy protection, parental consent rights, and the principle of proportionality for video access. This, she argued, could lead to excessive collection and improper use of infant images. She submitted a petition with 20 childcare groups, calling for attention to the risk of children's images being leaked.
Jiang Shurong urged the Ministry of Health and Welfare to incorporate principles such as privacy protection, parental consent, and limited access into the subsequent sub-laws. In particular, access should be restricted to competent authorities or judicial personnel, and only when there is concrete evidence or investigative need. A tiered control system should also be established to ensure records and accountability, preventing abuse. If no improvements are made, they do not rule out a collective strike.
The 'Child Care Services Act' was passed on April 14 in its third reading, aiming to strengthen the safety and management of childcare for children aged 0 to 2. It includes regulations such as the preservation of surveillance video and audio from infant care centers for 30 days, comprehensively integrating childcare services and management. Shih Chung-Liang stated in a media interview that sub-laws will be formulated next, including regulations for the 'Supervision Cloud.' Detailed procedures still need to be discussed with all parties and clearly stipulated in the sub-laws.
Shih Chung-Liang explained that the 'Supervision Cloud' set up by the competent authority is primarily based on the concept of off-site backup, not for direct use. Its purpose is to back up data for access in cases of disputes or suspected child abuse. Data in the 'Supervision Cloud' can only be accessed under legal procedures, not at any time, thus there will be no privacy leakage issues.
Shih Chung-Liang described the 'Supervision Cloud' as similar to a dashcam or closed-circuit television (CCTV), where images are automatically cleared after a certain period. When an incident is revealed, some time may have passed, and the institution's own surveillance system might no longer retain relevant records. To prevent the loss of surveillance footage from infant care centers, this 'Child Care Services Act' requires off-site backup in the cloud.
Incidents of improper treatment in infant care centers are occasionally reported. While the Child and Youth Welfare Act stipulates that infant care centers should install surveillance video equipment, surveillance footage often mysteriously goes missing or gets damaged. The Social and Family Affairs Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare allocated NT$260 million in 2024 to plan the establishment of the 'Supervision Cloud,' which will upload all infant care center surveillance files, preserving images for at least 30 days. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150426
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Jiang Shurong, President of the National Federation of Childcare Associations R.O.C., protested in front of the Legislative Yuan, stating that the parent law of the 'Child Care Services Act' does not explicitly include child privacy protection, parental consent rights, and the principle of proportionality for video access. This, she argued, could lead to excessive collection and improper use of infant images. She submitted a petition with 20 childcare groups, calling for attention to the risk of children's images being leaked.
Jiang Shurong urged the Ministry of Health and Welfare to incorporate principles such as privacy protection, parental consent, and limited access into the subsequent sub-laws. In particular, access should be restricted to competent authorities or judicial personnel, and only when there is concrete evidence or investigative need. A tiered control system should also be established to ensure records and accountability, preventing abuse. If no improvements are made, they do not rule out a collective strike.
The 'Child Care Services Act' was passed on April 14 in its third reading, aiming to strengthen the safety and management of childcare for children aged 0 to 2. It includes regulations such as the preservation of surveillance video and audio from infant care centers for 30 days, comprehensively integrating childcare services and management. Shih Chung-Liang stated in a media interview that sub-laws will be formulated next, including regulations for the 'Supervision Cloud.' Detailed procedures still need to be discussed with all parties and clearly stipulated in the sub-laws.
Shih Chung-Liang explained that the 'Supervision Cloud' set up by the competent authority is primarily based on the concept of off-site backup, not for direct use. Its purpose is to back up data for access in cases of disputes or suspected child abuse. Data in the 'Supervision Cloud' can only be accessed under legal procedures, not at any time, thus there will be no privacy leakage issues.
Shih Chung-Liang described the 'Supervision Cloud' as similar to a dashcam or closed-circuit television (CCTV), where images are automatically cleared after a certain period. When an incident is revealed, some time may have passed, and the institution's own surveillance system might no longer retain relevant records. To prevent the loss of surveillance footage from infant care centers, this 'Child Care Services Act' requires off-site backup in the cloud.
Incidents of improper treatment in infant care centers are occasionally reported. While the Child and Youth Welfare Act stipulates that infant care centers should install surveillance video equipment, surveillance footage often mysteriously goes missing or gets damaged. The Social and Family Affairs Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare allocated NT$260 million in 2024 to plan the establishment of the 'Supervision Cloud,' which will upload all infant care center surveillance files, preserving images for at least 30 days. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150426
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