The government of Singapore implemented the system, TraceTogether, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a digital system, this solution enables tracing and contact reunification efforts. It also allows families to find missing children and report cases of neglect and abuse. However, there are still many issues to address, as well as limitations. Here are a few of these issues. Let's take a closer look.
Privacy concerns have also led to a decline in TraceTogether adoption. Though the government is testing the app for a year, it's unlikely to have a negative impact on the country's health care. This digital contact tracing service collects and stores data locally and does not access the user's phone contacts. It uses Bluetooth signals to make contact and will automatically delete information older than 21 days. The company has also received interest from other countries.
Users have expressed concern that the data gathered by TraceTogether will be used for other purposes, including the Punggol Fields murder investigation. But it's important to note that such apps don't collect personal information. The government can use them to make decisions on the treatment of the sick. It's worth noting that if you're aware of COVID-19 infection, the system will prompt you to disable the app before revealing the information.