Digital contact tracing (DCT) was touted as a high-tech savior during the COVID-19 pandemic, promising to "flatten the curve" by automating the laborious process of manual tracing. However, the tool largely failed to reach its potential because it clashed with one of the public's most sensitive values: .
The very nature of a notification—telling you that you were near someone infected—can inadvertently reveal that person's identity in small social or professional circles.
Privacy and Security in Digital Health Contact-Tracing - MDPI
Users expressed deep distrust toward private tech companies, fearing their sensitive health and location data would be sold or shared for commercial purposes.
Digital contact tracing (DCT) was touted as a high-tech savior during the COVID-19 pandemic, promising to "flatten the curve" by automating the laborious process of manual tracing. However, the tool largely failed to reach its potential because it clashed with one of the public's most sensitive values: .
The very nature of a notification—telling you that you were near someone infected—can inadvertently reveal that person's identity in small social or professional circles. Privacy Concerns Hindering Digital Contact Tracing
Privacy and Security in Digital Health Contact-Tracing - MDPI Digital contact tracing (DCT) was touted as a
Users expressed deep distrust toward private tech companies, fearing their sensitive health and location data would be sold or shared for commercial purposes. Privacy Concerns Hindering Digital Contact Tracing