Privacy and data protection must be at heart of tracing app, Amnesty says
Amnesty International UK has published a set of principles it wants the Government to follow before releasing its contact-tracing app widely.
Amnesty International UK has published a set of principles it wants the Government to follow before releasing its contact-tracing app widely.
The roll-out of a coronavirus tracing mobile app on the Isle of Wight has attracted a positive response, according to a West Midlands health chief who said she hopes it will be available in the region within weeks.
The Campaign for Real Ale's new home delivery app has had a good response from beer fans.
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Dr Geraint Lewis, who is in charge of the development of the NHS Covid-19 app, said that the new tool will only work with newer operating systems.
Dr Geraint Lewis, who is in charge of the development of the NHS Covid-19 app, said that the new tool will only work with newer operating systems.
Sandra McNair of the West Midlands branch of the NSPCC tells of the charity's concerns for the safety of some children during lockdown.
Amid privacy concerns, Isle of Wight residents said the app is ‘simple to use’.
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The Health Secretary was responding to concerns that the app could be used to track people.
The Health Secretary was responding to concerns that the app could be used to track people.
The app was first made available to NHS and council staff and will be widened to the general Isle of Wight public on Thursday.
The app was first made available to NHS and council staff and will be widened to the general Isle of Wight public on Thursday.
Amnesty International UK has warned that the NHS app could open the door to widespread monitoring of individuals.