Topic: Test and Trace
Test and Trace initiatives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, have raised significant concerns regarding privacy and government surveillance. Reports highlight ineffective systems, misuse of taxpayer funds, and threats to individuals who refuse to participate, illustrating the risks of digital tracking measures. These developments highlight the need for vigilance against policies that compromise individual liberties in the name of public health.
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Committee says UK’s $30bn digital “track and trace” is ineffective, inept, and a waste
The privacy invasion was far from worth it.
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UK: Woman threatened with police visit after refusing to download NHS corona tracking app
There have been several incidences of this.
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UK police told not to download NHS COVID tracing app
Some officers have also been told they may not need to obey self-isolate alerts.
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UK NHS coronavirus contact tracing app could be falsely telling up to 30% of users to self-isolate
It’s the latest of numerous controversies surrounding the app since it was announced.
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UK government spent taxpayer money on influencer sponsorships for COVID tracking
The NHS spend thousands of pounds on each post.