S.T.O.P. Expresses Concern Over Vaccine Mandate Injunction, Supports Federal And State Rejection Of Vaccine Apps

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View this email in your browser For Immediate Release S.T.O.P. Expresses Concern Over Vaccine Mandate Injunction, Supports Federal And State Rejection Of Vaccine Apps (New York, NY, 9/27/2021) - Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based civil rights group, expresses concern over a federal appeals court injunction of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for New York City educators, reiterating support for federal and state vaccine registries that reject use of invasive vaccine apps. The ruling comes days after the Biden administration finalized regulations that allow paper proof of vaccination for federal employees and contractors, rejecting reliance on vaccine apps such as New York State’s Excelsior Pass. SEE: CNN - Federal court temporarily blocks Covid-19 vaccine mandate for New York City teachers https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/25/us/new-york-city-teacher-vaccine-mandate-injunction/index.html Government Executive - Federal Contractors Must Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination by December 8 https://www.govexec.com/management/2021/09/covered-federal-contractors-must-show-proof-vaccination-december-8/185602/ “We’re glad that local, state, and federal officials continue to support paper proof of vaccination,” said Surveillance Technology Oversight Project Executive Director Albert Fox Cahn. “But we’re disappointed that the courts are blocking life-saving vaccine mandates from going into effect. Paper-based vaccine registration strikes the right balance between equity, privacy, and public health. There’s no reason why a traditional vaccine registry, like those used by schools for years, should be blocked. Still, it’s important to avoid the use of electronic vaccine credentials that will undermine public trust and promote discrimination.” SEE: Wired – Vaccine Registries are Good, Vaccine Apps are Invasive https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-vaccine-registries-are-good-vaccine-apps-are-invasive/ The New York City mandate, originally set to go in effect today, requires that all New York City teachers provide proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, permitting teachers to use paper proof of vaccination, a scan, or photograph. SEE: CNN - NYC announces Covid-19 vaccine mandate for all public school employees, with no testing opt out https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/23/us/nyc-vaccine-mandate-teachers/index.html Safer Federal Workforce – Vaccinations https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/   -- END -- CONTACT: S.T.O.P. Executive Director Albert Fox Cahn  Copyright © 2019 Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.