Can Contact Tracing Be Private?

The video discusses contact tracing as a solution to the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on privacy concerns. It compares traditional contact tracing with privacy-preserving methods like the Google-Apple collaboration. The video also examines global approaches, highlighting China's model, and discusses challenges and ethical considerations in implementing contact tracing.

What is one of the main short-term solutions to the coronavirus pandemic discussed in the video?

• Vaccination

• Contact tracing

• Social distancing

• Herd immunity

What is a major drawback of traditional contact tracing?

• It relies on human memory

• It is too fast

• It uses advanced technology

• It is completely private

Which technology is used in the privacy-preserving contact tracing method by Google and Apple?

• Wi-Fi

• NFC

• GPS

• Bluetooth

What is a limitation of the privacy-preserving contact tracing method?

• It provides too much location data

• It is very slow

• It lacks detailed location information

• It is not private

Which country is mentioned as having the least private model for contact tracing?

• United States

• China

• India

• Germany

What is a potential risk of privacy-preserving contact tracing methods?

• They require too many people

• They are too expensive

• They can be hacked

• They are not effective

What is a key factor for the success of contact tracing in the US?

• Public buy-in

• High population density

• Government mandate

• Advanced technology