Government Absence Leaves Big Tech to Steer Privacy for Contact Tracing Apps

NextGov: “Big tech” is a popular target of federal policy-making efforts that attempt to hold some of the most profitable companies in the U.S. economy accountable for protecting individuals' privacy. But when it comes to using applications to track the spread of COVID-19, roles are reversed.

With human contact tracers in low supply, some states are turning to smartphone apps to notify individuals that they have been exposed and should isolate themselves so they don’t continue spreading the disease. Experts say contact tracing will be especially important as officials look to lift lockdown orders.

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