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“My understanding is that this operates via a Bluetooth handshake, and right now that’s the only safe handshake we’re allowed to have.” @AbutlerAnnie, Registered Nurse and Federal Secretary of @anmf_federal re Australia’s #COVID19 tracing app https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-26/coronavirus-australia-live-news-covid-19-latest/12185442?fbclid=IwAR19kjMryLVFVpvIV4_bZOeHU8LgcIEXD6jl4xS8_pYJ42SxK8BrgVDdyMY
More info re the COVIDsafe app: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app #COVID19au
TBF the privacy info is VERY readable compared to nearly every other, “I have read and agree to the terms and conditions” checkboxes we click for every other app, online store or pizza delivery service we sign up for. #COVID19au
If I disappear into a government gulag you’ll know why, and you’ll be right that all your tinfoil-hat-sounding paranoia was not misplaced.
Dear Stranger
I’m not trying to convince you.
I’m comfortable just teasing you about being more anxious about an app that is unlikely to kill you, than the spread of a viral pandemic that has killed over 200,000 worldwide.
I’m not trying to convince you.
I’m comfortable just teasing you about being more anxious about an app that is unlikely to kill you, than the spread of a viral pandemic that has killed over 200,000 worldwide.
At time of writing, only 83 Australians have died from #COVID19
Maybe our country has been doing something right. Not 100% perfect, of course, but pretty bloody good compared to most countries.
Maybe our country has been doing something right. Not 100% perfect, of course, but pretty bloody good compared to most countries.
eg: Queensland has 300,000 more people than New Zealand, but less #COVID19 cases and deaths.
It’s OK not to like the politics or personality of the prime minister or your local premier, but if you find yourself agreeing with @Barnaby_Joyce you really should reflect on your judgement.
I work in a hospital.
I would rather that public health peeps find out quickly if I’ve accidentally exposed someone to #COVID19, or they’ve accidentally exposed me. My phone probs has a better memory than me.
I would rather that public health peeps find out quickly if I’ve accidentally exposed someone to #COVID19, or they’ve accidentally exposed me. My phone probs has a better memory than me.
If it kills ye olde iPhone 6’s battery, and/or I get thrown into a government gulag, I’ll try to let you know by adding to this thread. https://covidsafe.gov.au #ThoughtsAndPrayers #COVID19au
