[LINK] Question about the app: must location be turned on in order for Bluetooth to work?

[jwhit at internode.on.net]

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, jwhit at internode.on.net 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.

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