two things about this - first some are saying that by downloading the app we are saving lives. how is that quantified? how many are saved?
second there is some concern about privacy and where the data goes. imho sending offshore is one prime reason why downloading is a silly idea. this from the abc highlights an area that hasnt been widely reported - apols if its already posted
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04...p-data-may-not-be-protected-from-usa/12189372this comment from the article suggests to me that someone is lying through their teeth because its been established that data will go overseas - otherwise we wouldnt be expressing concerns
Experts warn there are still legal ways the US could obtain COVIDSafe data - ABC News
"A spokesman for the Prime Minister confirmed over the weekend that Australia was not yet designated a "qualifying" jurisdiction under US law but insisted the data would remain in Australia."
and
Experts warn there are still legal ways the US could obtain COVIDSafe data - ABC News
"Mr Barr said: "This agreement, if finalised and approved, will allow service providers in Australia and the United States to respond to lawful orders from the other country without fear of running afoul of restrictions on disclosure, and thus provide more access for both countries to providers holding electronic evidence that is crucial in today's investigations and prosecutions." "
seriously does anyone actually believe what these people are saying?