covidsafe

Gov scraps COVIDSafe contact tracing app

Gov scraps COVIDSafe contact tracing app

Asks users to delete app.
Justin Hendry Aug 9 2022 11:51PM Software
Senate inquiry calls for gov to wind up COVIDSafe app

Senate inquiry calls for gov to wind up COVIDSafe app

"Cease any further expenditure".
Justin Hendry Apr 8 2022 6:40AM Software
COVIDSafe app to endure as pandemic powers lapse

COVIDSafe app to endure as pandemic powers lapse

No immediate plans to discontinue.
Justin Hendry Mar 29 2022 6:50AM Software
DTA sheds COVIDSafe app duties

DTA sheds COVIDSafe app duties

Health department to take over.
Justin Hendry Sep 3 2021 7:00AM Strategy
Experts call for rethink of COVIDSafe app

Experts call for rethink of COVIDSafe app

Offer frank assessment in wake of govt report.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2021 7:00AM Strategy
Govt concedes COVIDSafe app 'rarely used' in overdue report

Govt concedes COVIDSafe app 'rarely used' in overdue report

Puts it down to low transmission rates and strong manual tracing.
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2021 7:00AM Software
Govt forced to release overdue COVIDSafe report

Govt forced to release overdue COVIDSafe report

But redacts most of it.
Justin Hendry Jul 23 2021 11:01AM Strategy
DTA refuses to release COVIDSafe cloud hosting bill

DTA refuses to release COVIDSafe cloud hosting bill

Along with architecture diagrams.
Justin Hendry May 26 2021 4:48PM Cloud
DTA shaves $40,000 a month off its COVIDSafe cloud hosting bill

DTA shaves $40,000 a month off its COVIDSafe cloud hosting bill

'Tuning efforts applied' after sky-high costs criticised.
Ry Crozier May 24 2021 6:26PM Cloud
Auditor weighs up review of govt's digital ID system, COVIDSafe app

Auditor weighs up review of govt's digital ID system, COVIDSafe app

Front of mind for ANAO.
Justin Hendry Apr 16 2021 7:00AM Strategy
COVIDSafe app costing $100,000 a month to run

COVIDSafe app costing $100,000 a month to run

DTA says it is now in a 'BAU' phase.
Justin Hendry Mar 26 2021 11:28AM Strategy
DTA updates COVIDSafe Bluetooth protocol to fix iOS performance

DTA updates COVIDSafe Bluetooth protocol to fix iOS performance

Govt claims 'near 100 percent' encounter logging on the way.
Justin Hendry Nov 30 2020 1:09PM Strategy
COVIDSafe data 'incidentally' collected by intelligence agencies in first six months

COVIDSafe data 'incidentally' collected by intelligence agencies in first six months

But not decrypted, access or used, IGIS says.
Justin Hendry Nov 23 2020 5:45PM Security
After CovidSafe, QR codes spark privacy concerns

After CovidSafe, QR codes spark privacy concerns

"Solid gold for data aggregators."
Tess Bennett Oct 30 2020 12:53PM Digital & Disruption
ANU finds health crisis improves trust in govt, business to handle data

ANU finds health crisis improves trust in govt, business to handle data

Telcos and banks see biggest lift.
Matt Johnston Jul 30 2020 12:47PM Strategy
COVIDSafe app encounter logging bug uncovered on iOS

COVIDSafe app encounter logging bug uncovered on iOS

Devices unable to fetch temporary IDs when locked.
Justin Hendry Jun 15 2020 3:57PM Software
DTA swamped with COVIDSafe app feedback in first month

DTA swamped with COVIDSafe app feedback in first month

Receives over 20,000 pieces of feedback from users and tech community.
Justin Hendry Jun 12 2020 12:42PM Strategy
Europe pins hopes on smarter coronavirus contact tracing apps

Europe pins hopes on smarter coronavirus contact tracing apps

Countries look to adopt Google, Apple tech.
Staff Writers Jun 5 2020 12:48PM Security
DTA improves Bluetooth privacy on COVIDSafe

DTA improves Bluetooth privacy on COVIDSafe

But device names still visible.
Justin Hendry May 27 2020 3:20PM Security
COVIDSafe privacy protections now locked in law

COVIDSafe privacy protections now locked in law

Contact tracing app bill passes with minor improvements.
Justin Hendry May 14 2020 11:28AM Strategy

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