Aarogya Setu key to making transition into post-lockdown period smooth, prevent loss of lives; doubts about privacy, security unnecessary

Aarogya Setu is also reviewed by other foreign firms who often tend to be critical about indigenous technological efforts of India. Like many other countries, the Government of India has launched its own Aarogya Setu app for contact tracing and alert users if they come in proximity with a COVID-19 infected person. Thus, it is clear that the Aarogya Setu app is not tracking the user live and collecting information necessary to answer HOW MANY type questions. Another Singapore based ethical hacker Frank Liauw, who had earlier code reviewed the TraceTogether app of the Singapore government, appreciated the security features of Aarogya Setu and expressed that data purging methods be made more explicit in the privacy statement. After comparing tracking app of 25 countries, MIT Technology review said that “Aarogya Setu scored positively on the timely deletion of user data and collection of only useful data but failed to score on voluntary use, limitations of data usage, and transparency.” Further, it said that India’s app is unique in a number of other ways as it offers several other useful features.