We're watching you: COVID-19 surveillance raises privacy fears

Gov't-mandated apps are bringing the fight in opposition to COVID-19 onto personal units, prompting problems about privacy.
Gov't-mandated apps are bringing the fight against COVID-19 onto personal devices, prompting concerns about privacy.

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Author: Aljazeera

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