If it's not useful information, why is the app's data agreement so wide ranging? Why do other governments not need to have the information stored centrally, but our government does?Classicrock wrote: ↑Thu May 07, 2020 10:33 amIt's not keeping much useful information. i'm sure the govt knows more about us already. I just wish people would stop using Dominic Cummings as some bogeyman. He is an advisor and not running the country and making decisions for Boris and the cabinet. Can't see why your current location or whether you have Covid 19 would interest him on an individual basis. I'm sure if he keeps generating negative publicity he will outlive his usefulness.savvypaul wrote: ↑Thu May 07, 2020 10:19 amThe issue is where the data is stored. Other countries leave the data on the phones and the phones communicate with each other. The UK version submits all your data, with consent to use it for pretty much anything, straight to Dominic Cummings. I've spoken to a couple of IT guys, they won't be downloading it.Classicrock wrote: ↑Thu May 07, 2020 10:15 am
Problem is an independent app is not a viable option as this has to be public funded and run on a national basis. 80% of smartphone owners said they are happy to sign up based on opinion polls. You only have to provide first 3 digits of your postcode and no other personal information apparently. If you have a driving licence the govt has more personal info than this app keeps.
Cummings is a very, very clever guy, but he has no moral compass, so I don't think your wish is going to be granted.