Episode 1722 • • 10:53 - 12:37
1722: This Actually Happened!
Alberta Trace Together App, Contact Tracing Technology
Alberta Health Services launched "Alberta Trace Together," the first contact tracing application in North America, utilizing Bluetooth technology to record encounters between users. If a user tests positive for COVID-19, they can upload encrypted data to notify others to self-isolate. While the app avoids GPS tracking to address privacy concerns, it remains a focal point for debates on digital surveillance.