Covid Tracking Apps, Over Reliance on Technology, Bias and Unfairness

Authors

  • Christine Hilcenko Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, Cambridge https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9596-7833
  • Tara Taubman-Bassirian
  • Zoran Kovacic School for primary and secondary education with dormitory “Vuk Karadzic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15584/jetacomps.2021.2.10

Keywords:

privacy, individual freedom, security, information

Abstract

Various contact tracing apps tracking the spread of the pandemic were issued in different countries. Mainly based on two technologies, centralised with more control by the governments or decentralised controlled by the Apple or Google Android mobile phone systems. In this paper, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different systems, as well as their potential dangers.

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Published

2021-12-15

How to Cite

Hilcenko, C., Taubman-Bassirian, T., & Kovacic, Z. (2021). Covid Tracking Apps, Over Reliance on Technology, Bias and Unfairness. Journal of Education, Technology and Computer Science, 32(2), 93–103. https://doi.org/10.15584/jetacomps.2021.2.10

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 2 (2021)

Section

SELECTED PROBLEMS OF EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

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