Overview

COVI-ID is a South African decentralised app focused on stopping the spread of COVID-19. COVI-ID provides a simple QR code for South Africans to prove their status and restore freedom of movement while at the same time following the necessary restrictions in place to contain the spread of COVID-19. We have built a platform that allows users to receive their health status from medical professionals using a method called Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI). The core principle of SSI is that users should be in control of their personal information. This means that you, the user, and not a private company or the government should control how your most sensitive and personal data is used. In a public health crisis, privacy is put to the test. User data about who has obtained immunity, who has contracted the virus, and who was in contact with this person, is extremely valuable. Collecting and analyzing this data is crucial for effective policymaking, which aims to contain the virus and jumpstart our economy. Join us in stopping the spread of COVID-19 today!