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Re:Private keys used to sign EU Digital Covid Certificate mi... by lmilcin on Wednesday October 27, 2021 @07:40AM (#29011866)
I am not using an app. I am not installing any third party apps on my phone, government or not, period.

The certificate I am using is printed on a piece of paper I carry with me.

Re:Private keys used to sign EU Digital Covid Certificate mi... by Aachen on Wednesday October 27, 2021 @07:43AM (#29011897)
Similar here. I use the app since it doesn't do anything invasive, but I also have a paper backup (I don't always carry it) because it's a bit too important to be dependent on a phone only. I bet I'd first find out about my certificate being revoked at some check point where my phone isn't working and I can't easily get a new one...
Re:Private keys used to sign EU Digital Covid Certificate mi... by gpderetta on Wednesday October 27, 2021 @07:42AM (#29011881)
well, print it again then.
Re:Private keys used to sign EU Digital Covid Certificate mi... by lmilcin on Wednesday October 27, 2021 @07:47AM (#29011927)
I know this, but a lot of people may not know because they don't care to read HN. Then they try to board a plane and get rejected.
Re:Private keys used to sign EU Digital Covid Certificate mi... by gpderetta on Wednesday October 27, 2021 @08:16AM (#29012203)
to be fair, yes, you are right, it is going to be a pain for a lot of people.
Re:Private keys used to sign EU Digital Covid Certificate mi... by bilekas on Wednesday October 27, 2021 @07:53AM (#29011975)
> not installing any third party apps on my phone

Just out of curiosity, is that for privacy reasons or ? Seems rather strange for a smartphone ?

Re:Private keys used to sign EU Digital Covid Certificate mi... by GoblinSlayer on Wednesday October 27, 2021 @08:00AM (#29012038)
Can't you keep it in a jpeg file and show that?
Re:Private keys used to sign EU Digital Covid Certificate mi... by TacticalCoder on Wednesday October 27, 2021 @08:04AM (#29012092)
You can do both. In addition to these two methods I also have a print of that QR code in my car.
Re:Private keys used to sign EU Digital Covid Certificate mi... by ben_w on Wednesday October 27, 2021 @07:51AM (#29011954)
In general? Or just COVID apps?