I found it as a reprint in the Melbpc Update today. Here's the link from The Conversation. The quote I shared is about 1/3 down the page.
https://theconversation.com/covidsafe-tracking-app-reviewed-the-government-delivers-on-data-security-but-other-issues-remain-137249 Hope this helps, Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger Clarke" To: Cc: Sent:Mon, 4 May 2020 22:00:28 +1000 Subject:Re: [LINK] Question about the app: must location be turned on in order for Bluetooth to work? On 4/5/20 5:41 pm, [email protected] wrote: > I just read a CQU review of the App where the writer said: > "In regards to enabling location permissions, it’s important to note > this isn’t the same as turning on-location services. Location > permissions must be enabled for COVIDSafe to access Bluetooth on > Androidand Apple devices." > So, despite the app not collecting location data, other apps that > would like it but you don't want them to will be? That sounds inaccurate. As in 'partly right, but not as written'. Can you point to the source? Most posters have been pretty careful and precise up until now. Misinformation from sceptics *as well as* enthusiasts won't help anyone. -- Roger Clarke mailto:[email protected] T: +61 2 6288 6916 http://www.xamax.com.au http://www.rogerclarke.com Xamax Consultancy Pty Ltd 78 Sidaway St, Chapman ACT 2611 AUSTRALIA Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Law University of N.S.W. Visiting Professor in Computer Science Australian National University _______________________________________________ Link mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link _______________________________________________ Link mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link
