contact-tracing app for smartphones.This week, the National Assembly heard testimony from experts in law, privacy and cybersecurity, who raised serious concerns with the technology.
Hearings on Quebec contact tracing app raise privacy concerns The idea is simple: download an app on your phone that will send you a notification if you’ve come into contact with someone who’s tested positive for COVID-19.However, putting this safely into practice isn’t so simple.Quebec lawmakers are considering a contact-tracing app that uses Bluetooth technology, similar to what the federal government has already unveiled, but experts testifying claim Bluethooth has its limitations.“The Bluetooth protocol has never been developed to measure distances,”.