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Google Analytics trackers in contact-tracing app code ‘risks re-identification’

NHSX has always maintained the code for the contact-tracing app would be made publicly available, but currently only the front-end
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NHS contact-tracing app ‘falls short of data protection law’

Michael Veale, a lecturer in digital rights at University College London, found the app does not comply with UK law
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NHS Wales launches data hub to manage Covid-19 demand

It includes GP appointments; emergency department capacity; calls to NHS 111; statistics for positive tests; the number of beds; and
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NHS trust fast-tracks AI tool which allows doctors to view scans remotely

An NHS trust in the south-east fast-tracked the rolled out an AI tool which allows doctors to view patient scans
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NHSX ‘working on second tracing app using Apple and Google tech’

Talks have reportedly intensified between NHSX and Apple and Google, including how the NHS might change its course on contact-tracing.
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Digital Health poll reveals reader’s opinions on NHS contact-tracing app

Digital Health News asked our readers what they thought of the contact-tracing app and the results revealed they don't believe
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Healthy.io launches smartphone urine test for women

A smartphone urine test for women with a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI), which can be carried out at home,
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Online portal launched to help care homes access Covid-19 tests

A new online portal which aims to make it easier for care homes to arrange deliveries of coronavirus test kits
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Clinical teams at two London hospitals using new Covid-19 software

A new piece of software is helping clinical teams at Northwick Park and Ealing Hospitals monitor and tracks the progress
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NHSX ‘ignored communications about flaws in Bluetooth contact-tracing’

A computing company has raised several concerns with Bluetooth contact-tracing, instead suggesting a system based on QR Codes would be
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