Re:Singapore says contact tracing data may be used for crimi...
by acekingspade on Monday January 04, 2021 @03:08AM
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The difference is that Apple/Google contact tracing gives the user control over their data. Singapore's app works differently. Once someone's app picks up your signal, it's logged on their device and there's no way to delete it. The data is handed over to the authorities who have a list of everyone that they interacted with. Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/apple-google-contact-...
Re:Singapore says contact tracing data may be used for crimi...
by ValentineC on Monday January 04, 2021 @08:01AM
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> Once someone's app picks up your signal, it's logged on their device and there's no way to delete it.
Unless they've changed the schema, it should be just a SQLite database [1].
Most people with some competence at app development should be able to access the data file on their (Android) phones, and delete any rows which might prove troublesome.
They could also just uninstall the app and wipe all data if they want.
[1] https://medium.com/@frankvolkel/tracetogether-under-the-hood...
Re:Singapore says contact tracing data may be used for crimi...
by howlgarnish on Monday January 04, 2021 @04:28AM
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Activists are already cracked down plenty. Here's one currently under criminal investigation for holding up a sign with a smiley face (and nothing else) on it:
From my read of the situation, there is some worry that activists might be cracked down upon.