This is how the digital vaccination certificate works

Work continues on the new CovPass app. This is intended to enable digital proof of vaccination in Germany. Proof of a vaccination against the coronavirus can be provided via smartphone. Some details of the Robert Koch Institute app have now been determined.

CovPass app: the digital proof of vaccination

With CovPass an app is currently in development that should be downloaded millions of times shortly after launch. Well that has Robert Koch Institute as the responsible body some details about CovPass announced. It explains, among other things, how the app is used for Proof of complete vaccination can be used against the coronavirus in practice.

Condition for the app is a Vaccination certificate, which is issued by the respective vaccination center on paper or digitally. Here is a QR code which is scanned in via the CovPass app and lands on the smartphone.

After the transfer can proof of complete vaccination protection become. To this end, a new QR code is created, which can then be scanned in at the appropriate locations, such as at the airport. An internet connection is not required for this. Users are also instructed to have their ID ready.

According to the Robert Koch Institute, the new QR code is not provided immediately. To have to 14 days have passed since the last vaccination be. In addition to the vaccination status, the name and date of birth are also saved.

When is there an appointment for the vaccination?

CovPass: The date has not yet been set

At what time CovPass will be released for Android and iOS has not yet been determined. One goes from an appointment end of June as announced by the Ministry of Health. A digital proof of vaccination against the coronavirus should also be provided integrated into the existing Corona warning app become.

Both apps should Data stored locally only become. You bet on one cryptographic security check and works on the principle of data economy. The QR code should also be protected with a strong signature.