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April 15, 2020 18: 38:40
We live in the world of huge data. It’s a world where governments and private business know more about us than ever– and we’ve never been more suspicious of them.
While many are unconcerned or disinterested of the information being amassed about them through every click of the mouse, every alert “liked” or every online purchase, some citizens fear an Orwellian future where state collection of details causes repression.
And if it’s not federal governments’ use of that info that activates suspicion, there’s the omnipresence of tech giants who’ve ended up being professional at monetising users’ data.
Stemming community anxiety about the usage and abuse of personal information has actually never been so crucial or urgent for the Federal government. It will be critical in its hi-tech effort to stem the spread of COVID-19
With a view to keeping a closer eye on the coronavirus outbreak, the Prime Minister’s tasked advancement of a smart device app to assist keep an eye on the day-to-day interactions of Australians.
It’s not an original concept. China, Hong Kong, Russia and Singapore all have COVID-19 apps. The UK, Europe and the United States are developing them.
Singapore has even