contact tracing
Qld finally releases QR code check-in app
Modelled on the ACT’s system.
Mar 1 2021 12:30PM
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NCS expands into Australia in partnership with Optus Enterprise
Shares tips on adapting and transforming in the post–Covid world.
Dec 22 2020 12:08PM
Vic govt axed IBM i2 from freshly digitised contact tracing system
Did not meet predictive analytics needs.
Dec 14 2020 12:36PM
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DTA updates COVIDSafe Bluetooth protocol to fix iOS performance
Govt claims 'near 100 percent' encounter logging on the way.
Nov 30 2020 1:09PM
NSW, Victoria and ACT to link up contact tracing systems
Using decentralised national data exchange.
Nov 13 2020 4:39PM
NSW pushes its QR code app ahead of digital contact tracing mandate
Businesses 'strongly encouraged' to adopt before November 23.
Nov 11 2020 4:21PM
After CovidSafe, QR codes spark privacy concerns
"Solid gold for data aggregators."
Oct 30 2020 12:53PM
Service NSW's in-app contact tracing tool goes live statewide
After month-long trial.
Sep 14 2020 12:25PM
England launches revamped contact tracing app
Doubles as a QR scanner for venue check-ins.
Aug 14 2020 6:37AM
Service NSW repurposes its app for contact tracing
Trials technology with hospitality venues.
Aug 6 2020 10:24AM
Woolworths trials voluntary contact tracing at 12 supermarkets
Also expands pre-booking app use.
Aug 4 2020 1:23PM
Siemens to roll out flexible working app for 100,000 staff
In bid to help staff return to the office safety.
Jul 24 2020 7:00AM
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UK ditches homegrown COVID-19 tracing app for Google-Apple model
After problems with NHS system on iPhone.
Jun 19 2020 6:37AM
COVIDSafe app encounter logging bug uncovered on iOS
Devices unable to fetch temporary IDs when locked.
Jun 15 2020 3:57PM
DTA swamped with COVIDSafe app feedback in first month
Receives over 20,000 pieces of feedback from users and tech community.
Jun 12 2020 12:42PM
Europe pins hopes on smarter coronavirus contact tracing apps
Countries look to adopt Google, Apple tech.
Jun 5 2020 12:48PM
DTA chief defends AWS pick for COVIDSafe
Reveals app cost $1.5m to build all up.
May 6 2020 10:50PM
DTA admits COVIDSafe performance "highly variable" on iOS
But refutes some Bluetooth bugs witnessed.
May 6 2020 6:07PM
Home Affairs led early contact tracing app work at DTA's request
Workload saw IT agency farm out initial dev.
May 6 2020 1:17PM
Morrison refuses to 'be drawn' on making contact tracing app compulsory
In the event that voluntary take-up isn't high enough.
Apr 17 2020 11:58AM
