Apple, Google to Turn Smartphones Into Coronavirus Tracking Devices

In rare collaboration, tech rivals look to method used in some Asian countries to curb contagion; effort is likely to raise privacy concerns

Written By: Zariah McInnis

With A Trace

How Google and Apple's proposed tracking technology would work.

Recently there have been rumors that Apple and Google are working together. They are working on a way that would alert people if they come in contact with others with the Coronavirus or those infected. Google and Apple plan to release many updated versions of the app that would help track COVID-19.

While the idea id smart, it has also raised competition for others. Many other technology companies plan to release something similar. Many are in shock due to the privacy invasion of these records. Their information would have to be known or released to know about their health. Although these raise concerns, "Apple and Google said information about the other people users come into contact with wouldn’t be shared unless a user volunteers it. They also said users’ locations and personally identifiable information won’t be collected. "

https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-google-partner-on-coronavirus-contact-tracing-technology-11586540203?mod=business_lead_pos1