Apple annoncerede idag et samarbejde med Google til udvikling af en sporings teknologi, som skal hjælpe til at reducere spredning af COVID-19 i de kommende måneder.
First, in May, both companies will release APIs that enable interoperability between Android and iOS devices using apps from public health authorities. These official apps will be available for users to download via their respective app stores.
Second, in the coming months, Apple and Google will work to enable a broader Bluetooth-based contact tracing platform by building this functionality into the underlying platforms. This is a more robust solution than an API and would allow more individuals to participate, if they choose to opt in, as well as enable interaction with a broader ecosystem of apps and government health authorities. Privacy, transparency, and consent are of utmost importance in this effort, and we look forward to building this functionality in consultation with interested stakeholders. We will openly publish information about our work for others to analyze.
Apple har også udgivet et foreløbigt teknisk dokument, der beskriver samarbejdet med Google.
The World Healt Organization WHO beskriver, hvor vigtigt det er, at vide hvem har været i kontakt med hvem i forbindelse med smittede personer.
Jeg syntes det er positivt at Apple og Google samarbejder omkring dette, med fokus på privacy, og det er frivilligt at deltage.
Denne artikel er inspireret af Ryan Christoffer, macstories.net Apple and Google Partner for COVID-19 Contact Tracing