Apple, Google ban location tracking in apps using their contact-tracing system
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#3I've been wondering about the UK contact tracing app because they seem to be deliberately misleading saying that data is secure on the phone, yet it's a centralised model, and they are using bullshit terms like "clinically secure algorithm" to describe the one-time codes;
Is the source code of these apps something that could be FOI requested from NHSx seeing as it is publicly funded by the tax payer?
Also they've already started moving the goal posts; https://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/05/04/uk_covid_app_human_...
This* came from NCSC - that image about the NHS version worries me greatly.
* https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/security-behind-nhs-contac...
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#4Sounds like a cartel
Re: Apple, Google ban location tracking in apps using their contact-tracing system
#5I've been wondering about the UK contact tracing app because they seem to be deliberately misleading saying that data is secure on the phone, yet it's a centralised model, and they are using bullshit terms like "clinically secure algorithm" to describe the one-time codes; Is the source code of these apps something that could be FOI requested from NHSx seeing as it is publicly funded by the tax payer? Also they've alr…
I think this is actually quite innovative from the Uk government, take the existing NHS brand which has been a thorn in the side of the Conservatives for decades, co-opt the brand for dodgy spy software thta not only tarnishes the NHS brand, but also continues the UK government attempt at tracking every step every citizen takes.
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#7I've been wondering about the UK contact tracing app because they seem to be deliberately misleading saying that data is secure on the phone, yet it's a centralised model, and they are using bullshit terms like "clinically secure algorithm" to describe the one-time codes; Is the source code of these apps something that could be FOI requested from NHSx seeing as it is publicly funded by the tax payer? Also they've alr…
Of course it's bad, it's run by the intersection of incompetent charlatans and the lawful-evil surveillance state.
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#8Sure. It's maybe a bit unsettling to see a global corporate monopoly telling countries what they're allowed to do, but in this case it's the right thing.
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#9Will be interesting to see if they can ban Indian govt. app[1] which needs full location access(clarified)[3]. A lot of people like this app(including me) but also know government does not have good track record in securing private data.
Previously Apple were made to bend their rules when India threatened to ban Apple devices if they don't allow TRAI Do Not Disturb app in 2018.[2]
[1] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nic.goi.aarogy...
[2] https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/30/apple-approves-india-dnd-app/
[3] https://paste.gg/p/anonymous/b7c95d3967514e78a652840b5b666d5...
Re: Apple, Google ban location tracking in apps using their contact-tracing system
#10Sure. It's maybe a bit unsettling to see a global corporate monopoly telling countries what they're allowed to do, but in this case it's the right thing.
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