Digital Health May 13, 2020
NHSX is reportedly working on a second contact-tracing app following criticism of the one it launched in the Isle of Wight last week, including its decision to differ from Apple and Google’s solution.
The app is being developed “in parallel” with the currently available version using Apple and Google’s technology in case politicians force switch, the Financial Times reported.
NHSX has faced criticism over its decision to take a different route Apple and Google. Its ‘centralised’ approach has caused concerns among experts relating to privacy.
Under the NHS’s system alerts are sent to users about potential contact with Covid-19 from central database held by the NHS.
Using Bluetooth, the app notes when it has come into contact with other devices...
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