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Would you use the App?

(111 Posts)
GillT57 Tue 05-May-20 10:35:53

Nope. Too late, not efficient unless the majority use it and more importantly, Cummings and Cambridge Analytica.

Teetime Tue 05-May-20 10:31:31

Yes of course!!!!

Luckygirl Tue 05-May-20 10:29:43

I would download it - exceptional times, so we have to be flexible.

Pittcity Tue 05-May-20 10:24:01

We all think that the government knows too much about us. So how come they have got things like the "vulnerable list" wrong with people left off etc.?
I am happy to share data as I've nothing to hide.

vampirequeen Tue 05-May-20 10:06:23

It's an invasion of privacy. I'd still use it but I'd delete it as soon as it was OK to. I suppose it's a swings and roundabouts situation. I don't want to be tracked but on the other hand I need to do all I can to protect others. This seems the only way atm so I'll download it.

yggdrasil Tue 05-May-20 09:58:40

No I wouldn't use it. It is a very inaccurate measure of who might have been in contact. Plus it is a step too far in government data collection

Missfoodlove Tue 05-May-20 09:30:59

I would use it but I think it’s a very flawed system.

Chestnut Tue 05-May-20 09:29:41

I would definitely install it because it can help reduce infections. Another way that technology can help fight the virus.

Septimia Tue 05-May-20 09:24:44

We're being told that it will be as safe as possible and not invade our privacy - although the system knows your postcode you get a random identity. Anyone being informed that they've been in contact with someone with the virus isn't told who that person is.

Or so I understand. I would check again before installing the app.

However, if it's going to help us get some 'normality' back and is good for the wider community then, yes, I'd use it.

tanith Tue 05-May-20 09:12:53

Yes if it’s going to help lessen amounts of deaths and our isolation.

trisher Tue 05-May-20 09:03:33

The App is currently being trialed in the Isle of Wight. It needs a certain number of people to sign up to be any use. So would you use it? Can you use it? You need a smart phone. Or are you one of those who think it might be an invasion of privacy? I'm not sure about it and if you stay in any form of isolation it won't be useful or necessary.