Apple, Google To Ban Location Tracking In COVID-19 Tracing Apps

Apple and Google have released details about their joint Exposure Notification API, designed to alert users if they've been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The API, available for iOS and Android, uses Bluetooth to collect data every 10-15 minutes, avoiding GPS to protect privacy. Concerns have been raised about potential privacy issues and false diagnoses. The software will be limited to one official app per country, with US local governments deciding its use.

What is the primary purpose of the Exposure Notification API?

• To monitor social media activity

• To provide health tips

• To alert people if they've been in contact with the virus

• To track the location of users

Which companies released the Exposure Notification API?

• Microsoft and Amazon

• Apple and Google

• Facebook and Twitter

• IBM and Intel

How does the API collect data to avoid using GPS?

• Using Wi-Fi signals

• By satellite tracking

• Through cellular networks

• Via Bluetooth every 10 to 15 minutes

What concern do privacy advocates have about the API?

• It will require frequent updates

• It might reveal the identities of infected individuals

• It could increase internet data usage

• It may slow down phone performance

How many official apps per country will the software be available for?

• Multiple apps

• Two apps

• No apps

• One official app