This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.The federal government’s COVID-19 contact tracing app is facing criticism for its download requirements, which restrict some Canadians from accessing and using the app.
Christopher Parsons, a senior research associate at Citizen Lab, part of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Policy, said that makes the app inaccessible for older Canadians and other marginalized groups. For a contact tracing app to properly work, he said, it requires 65 to 80 per cent of all Canadians to use it. The current version of the app makes that impossible.
“People who can’t afford the latest technology are unable to download and use the COVID Alert app, but data shows that COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting neighbourhoods where incomes are low and unemployment is high,” she said.It is essential the federal government acknowledges the issue and commits to finding ways to address it, McPhail added.
Has the government released the source code and signing keys? Everything needs to be audited because our government has proven they can’t be trusted.
Doesn’t work on beta iOS either
The data on my very old Samsung phone is permanently switched off because I don’t need a smart phone.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'It's been 19 weeks now': COVID-19 'long-hauler' describes her lasting symptomsAn Ontario woman says she’s been living with COVID-19 symptoms for 19 weeks, and she’s sharing her story in hopes of warning others about possible long-term side effects of the virus. Convenient. I wonder how much she’s collected from the government so far. SUCH f*ckin' BULLsh*t... I can't believe these comments, Geezus people are so cruel, I've heard many stories from people who have contracted Covid some have died, Are people just so ignorant that they spew out all this hate just because people share their stories. Unbelievable
Source: CTVNews - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »
Rollout of 'COVID Alert' app faces criticism over accessibilityThe federal government's COVID-19 contact tracing app is facing criticism for its download requirements, which restrict some Canadians from accessing and using the app. Over accessibility LOL no. Over its existence? Yes. 100% bet they’ll say oh you need this handy dandy bracelet if you haven’t got a phone so you’re not left out. (As they’ve done this in Italy) how stupid do you think people are LOLOL I understand the criticism of the app, however phone companies allow people to upgrade their old phones for free by signing up for a plan (which they likely already have) - people should look into the upgrade options available to them.
Source: CTVNews - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »
One of the first cruise ships to resume operations reports COVID-19 casesFour crew members on one of the first cruise ships to resume operations after they were halted amid the COVID-19 pandemic have tested positive for the disease. Propaganda, shameless, spineless, propaganda They never learn.
Source: CTVNews - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »
Researchers look for unique ways to collect data as COVID-19 changes methodsResearchers are looking for unique ways to collect data as COVID-19 put a damper on field season. Once FUCK THESE THINGS! They releasing murder hornets to collect our data? oh my...
Source: CTVNews - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »
South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, experts say still not at peakMore than half of Africa's COVID-19 cases are in South Africa My heart aches for our world 😢😢😢😢😢🙏🏽♥️
Source: globeandmail - 🏆 5. / 92 Read more »