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Imo the threat here isn't just the government - that's a concern, but if you've been tested positive, the NHS already know you. The bigger issue is potential l

Imo the threat here isn't just the government - that's a concern, but if you've been tested positive, the NHS already know you. The bigger issue is potential leaks or poor access controls resulting in a malicious third party gaining access. With the decentralised approach where Apple/Google control access to their APIs, the threat surface is significantly reduced (e.g. contact tracing apps cannot also use geolocation) Disclosure: Also a Google employee.

rozab 6y ago
And so the question remains: >But what data is actually being reported and how could it be misused? All advertisers already know who I live with, and if I'm obeying social distancing I will only be coming into contact with strangers. Is this data really more sensitive than the stuff we firehouse out every day?