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Sensitive nature of data validates privacy concerns over Centre's Aarogya Setu app; legislation with 'sunset clause' can curb potential misuse

The Aarogya Setu app generates a unique ID for each user and it keeps a track of all other IDs coming in contact with it and the GPS location and time of said contact. The app generates a unique ID for each user and it keeps track of all other IDs coming in contact with it and the GPS location and time of said contact. Given the sensitive nature of data involved and the mandatory prescription for using the app, concerns about privacy violations have been raised. With respect to the Bluetooth technology, app developers could incorporate a user interface which would state that one is within a range of device XYZ, whether this is an infection range.

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