Thread: Corona Virus

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Well, I can stop agonising because I just checked and Google Play says the ap. is not compatible with my phone, so that's that.

Time to update the running shoes?

That was the advice of Oppo Support for maximising battery life.
I will keep a vigilant lookout for incoming missiles.

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

I strongly advise against doing that (or even worse turning off the phone and/or removing the battery) in Iraq, Afghanistan, and any other theatre of US operations around the world, also pro'ly the tribal regions of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, as they conduct drone strikes on people whose identity they don't even know, based on patterns of usage.


Courts Must Hold Executive Branch Accountable For Drone Strikes | HuffPost

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

Someone might not want the data to be subpoenaed in a divorce proceeding that might reveal the name and/or location of their girlfriend, mistress, etc. Which could also potentially huge financial implications when it comes to settlement, child custody, etc.

I'm not sure that any of that is possible with the data the app collects and the restrictions on who can access it.

According to COVIDSafe app | Australian Government Department of Health

COVIDSafe recognises other devices with the COVIDSafe app installed and Bluetooth enabled. When the app recognises another user, it notes the date, time, distance and duration of the contact and the other user’s reference code. The COVIDSafe app does not collect your location.

When someone is diagnosed with COVID-19, state and territory health officials will ask them or their parent/guardian who they have been in contact with. If they have the COVIDSafe app and provide their permission, the encrypted contact information from the app will be uploaded to a highly secure information storage system

(My emphasis)

So if you have been playing away from home, don't give permission for the data to be uploaded. Problem solved.

Originally Posted by vnx205

I'm not sure that any of that is possible with the data the app collects and the restrictions on who can access it.

According to COVIDSafe app | Australian Government Department of Health




(My emphasis)

So if you have been playing away from home, don't give permission for the data to be uploaded. Problem solved.

Good advice for Footy Players.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

What has my garage have to do with the discussion.

As you are such a 'know all' well you use it -I am not going to at this stage.

Was pointing out the different aspects of “personal security and privacy”

Worried about one app, not worried about others.
Concerned for personal security in one aspect, yet not others (garage unlocked etc).

People choose to perceive threats to their personal identity and security in many ways. I was bemused that the ability to contact an individual should they have been exposed to Covid-19 is trumped by an app that knows when you have been in proximity to another device.

Regardless of what is tried, the government of any nation is damned if they do and damned if they don’t.

You have a good day.

Originally Posted by Homestar

Tried both ways, neither worked.

Em had the same issue. Turned off WiFi and it went through.

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

Bad news adultery, even multiple cases of, is no longer illegal.

And also wouldn’t be ground for access to CovidApp codes.

Even more so, the App looks for interactions not locations. So who would know that 37595XD126Y27 (made up) is actually Kelly from Accounts

The user identities only reside on the phone. Only once asked is the detail uploaded, by choice, by hitting the submit information button.



Does anyone *really* think the government gives 2 hoots about the movements of most of the population.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Does anyone *really* think the government gives 2 hoots about the movements of most of the population.

govt depts yes