Protecting or profiling? French divided over launch of coronavirus tracing app

Issued on: 28/05/2020 – 07:23Modified: 28/05/2020 – 07:31

French lawmakers on Wednesday approved a government-backed cellphone app that will alert users if they have been in contact with a person infected by the coronavirus. Set to be launched this weekend, the StopCovid app – use of which will remain voluntary – is designed to keep track of users who have been in close proximity over a two-week period. Privacy defenders have expressed fears that the app marks the first step towards a sRead More – Source

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