Submitted on Tuesday 5th May 2020
Rejected on Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Use the Apple and Google API in the NHS contact-tracing app
We the undersigned request that the UK government uses the contact-tracing API, developed by Apple and Google, in the coronavirus (COVID-19) contact-tracing app.
The current version of the contact-tracing app from the NHS only works if it is actively being used, which means it's possible to miss contacts; so the effectiveness of the app is limited.
The API being developed by Apple and Google is designed to work at all times and is decentralised, so personal data is kept secure and cannot be used after the pandemic has passed.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/318978
We can't accept petitions calling on the Government to use the services of a particular company or companies, as these decisions are subject to competition and procurement rules.
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
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