European virus tracing apps highlight battle for privacy

European virus tracing apps highlight battle for privacy

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https://apnews.com/eb37b9ada939dfaff40925533c977b5c

LONDON (AP) — Goodbye lockdown, hello smartphone.

As governments race to develop mobile tracing apps to help contain infections, attention is turning to how officials will ensure users’ privacy. The debate is especially urgent in Europe, which has been one of the hardest-hit regions in the world, with nearly 140,000 people killed by COVID-19.