COVID-19 data sharing with law enforcement sparks concern

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Public health officials in at least two-thirds of U.S. states are sharing the addresses of people who have the coronavirus with first responders. Supporters say the measure is designed to protect those on the front line, but it's sparked concerns of profiling in minority communities already mistrustful of law enforcement.

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