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Re:Massachusetts health notifications app installed without ... by thepete2 on Saturday June 19, 2021 @05:14AM (#27559052)
Would it not be possible to send everyone currently in the state an SMS? I personally would be okay with the government having access to this type of PSA.
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Re:Massachusetts health notifications app installed without ... by dagi3d on Saturday June 19, 2021 @05:53AM (#27559212)
I'm not sure I get your point. The notifications are sent when system detects you were in contact with a person that tested positive, so mass messages don't make that much sense. Unless you are referring to using the sms as a marketing way to encourage people to install the application...
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Re:Massachusetts health notifications app installed without ... by thepete2 on Saturday June 19, 2021 @02:24PM (#27562978)
The latter is what I mean. Not really marketing, more like an official announcement.
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