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All government apps should be open source, period.

• kbit 6y ago
  In this case, the app itself is in fact open source. The problem is that it relies on a non-free Google/Apple service for detecting contacts. However, I agree: Even such a dependency should strictly be avoided by government apps. This includes not limiting an app to the Play Store and also using alternative channels such as F-Droid.
  • nicbou 6y ago
    The other problem is that it's only available on the German app stores, so if your account is in another country, you can't download the app.
    • freemint 6y ago
      I am aware that it is possible to download this app from other EU countries then Germany.
• MeinBlutIstBlau 6y ago
  I agree on a philosophical level. I disagree on a corporate level. I have yet to have an experience with a government that actually maintains bleeding edge security and proper maintenance. The farther down you go the administration levels, the worse it becomes.
• fsflover 6y ago
  https://publiccode.eu https://publiccode.eu