Dissection of COVIDSafe (Android): Australian government's contact tracing app
I believe the government, PM and various ministers have said the code will be released. My sources also say exactly the same.<p>They’re obviously operating with extreme urgency to get the app out. For you.<p>Give them a few weeks to clean up code and release it (which is very normal) - but in the meantime, here are some tips:<p>- Turn the HN angry mob mode off - it’s not helpful. We’re all in this together.<p>- Commend the government on some smart privacy and security choices (data deleted after 21 days, open source code, AWS in Australia, sensible sec practices etc). They won’t get it all right - and we as a tech community can help them. Find a bug & help get them closed.<p>- When asked by non technical people “Should I install this app? Is my data / privacy safe? Is it true it doesn’t track my location?” - say “Yes” and help them understand. Fight the misinformation. Remind them how little time they think before they download dozens of free, adware crap games that are likely far worse for their data & privacy than this ever would be!<p>Thank you