On April 30, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will launch the contact tracing self-reporting system for confirmed cases (hereinafter, self-reporting system) on May 1.

The CECC pointed out that the self-reporting system will send a text message (from the number 0911514588) to the phone number an individual confirmed to have COVID-19 provided when they got tested or in their insurance. The message will provide them with a one-time link (https://bbs.cdc.gov.tw). After the individual confirmed to have COVID-19 or their legal representative clicks the link and logs into the system, they will be asked to enter the national identification number or the last six digits of the resident certificate number of the confirmed case. Then, they will need to confirm the confirmed case’s personal information shown on the page before being instructed to compile a list the people with whom the confirmed case has been in close contact, such as those who share the same residence, workplace, or school as the confirmed case and related information of these people. The system will send a download link for a contact list template to the epidemic prevention coordinator at the company or school via text message.

The CECC reminded that after confirmed cases submit their personal information, the one-time link will no longer be valid, and editing or filling in information will not be allowed to reduce cybersecurity risks. Furthermore, the self-reporting system doesn't ask confirmed cases to fill in their full name or full national identification number or resident certificate number; such individuals are reminded not to give their personal data to a person or an organization from an unidentified source.