Covid Watch

2023 Norm Hardy Prize Awarded by Foresight Institute for 'Advances in Usable Security'

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an age where reliable computer security is critical, Foresight Institute proudly announces Covid Watch as the winner of the inaugural 2023 Norm Hardy Prize for its significant contribution to the field of usable security.

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  • In an age where reliable computer security is critical, Foresight Institute proudly announces Covid Watch as the winner of the inaugural 2023 Norm Hardy Prize for its significant contribution to the field of usable security.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an age where reliable computer security is critical, Foresight Institute proudly announces Covid Watch as the winner of the inaugural 2023 Norm Hardy Prize for its significant contribution to the field of usable security.
  • This prize celebrates work building upon the vision of the late computer scientist Norm Hardy, best known for identifying the confused deputy vulnerability.
  • Established in 1986, Foresight Institute is a leading nonprofit and public interest organization focused on emerging world-shaping technologies.

Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app now available in Quebec

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Monday, October 5, 2020
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The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec confirmed today that people in Quebec can now receive one-time keys from their health authorities to use with COVID Alert, Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app.

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  • The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec confirmed today that people in Quebec can now receive one-time keys from their health authorities to use with COVID Alert, Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app.
  • This is exactly what we are doing and we are pleased to make the COVID-19 Alert app available in Quebec.
  • The Government of Canada established the COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Advisory Council to ensure the app meets the highest standards in public health outcomes, privacy, and technology.
  • It builds upon an exposure notification solution developed by Shopify volunteers in coordination with the non-profit Linux Foundation Public Health .

Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app now available in Manitoba

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Manitoba, Brian Pallister, today announced that people in Manitoba can now receive one-time keys from their health authorities to use with COVID Alert, Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Manitoba, Brian Pallister, today announced that people in Manitoba can now receive one-time keys from their health authorities to use with COVID Alert, Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app.
  • COVID Alert is available for download to all Canadians, and one-time keys provided by health authorities are now available to the people of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • This is exactly what we've done and it's why we are making the COVID-19 Alert app available in Manitoba.
  • The Government of Canada established the COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Advisory Council to ensure the app meets the highest standards in public health outcomes, privacy, and technology.

Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app now available in Saskatchewan

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Friday, September 18, 2020
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Saskatchewan, Scott Moe, today announced that people in Saskatchewan can now receive one-time keys from their health authorities to use with COVID Alert, Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Saskatchewan, Scott Moe, today announced that people in Saskatchewan can now receive one-time keys from their health authorities to use with COVID Alert, Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app.
  • This is exactly what we've done and keep doing, and today, we are making the COVID-19 Alert app available in Saskatchewan.
  • The Government of Canada established the COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Advisory Council to ensure the app meets the highest standards in public health outcomes, privacy, and technology.
  • It builds upon an exposure notification solution developed by Shopify volunteers in coordination with the non-profit Linux Foundation Public Health .

Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app now available in New Brunswick

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Friday, September 18, 2020
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of New Brunswick, Blaine Higgs, today announced that people in New Brunswick can now receive one-time keys from their health authorities to use with COVID Alert, Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app.

Key Points: 
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of New Brunswick, Blaine Higgs, today announced that people in New Brunswick can now receive one-time keys from their health authorities to use with COVID Alert, Canada's COVID-19 exposure notification app.
  • This is exactly what we've done and keep doing, and today, we are making the COVID-19 Alert app available in New Brunswick.
  • The Government of Canada established the COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Advisory Council to ensure the app meets the highest standards in public health outcomes, privacy, and technology.
  • It builds upon an exposure notification solution developed by Shopify volunteers in coordination with the non-profit Linux Foundation Public Health .

PathCheck Foundation Announces Exposure Notification Implementations in Seven Jurisdictions and Launches Global Partner Program

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
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PathCheck Foundation , a non-profit dedicated to enabling open-source, privacy-preserving digital public health solutions to contain COVID-19, today announced exposure notification implementations in seven jurisdictions.

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  • PathCheck Foundation , a non-profit dedicated to enabling open-source, privacy-preserving digital public health solutions to contain COVID-19, today announced exposure notification implementations in seven jurisdictions.
  • Continuing its momentum, the organization also announced the launch of its global partner program, PathCheck Alliance, with more than 18 technology and solution partners as founding members.
  • Teams in seven U.S. states and countries are implementing PathCheck technology to create exposure notification mobile apps for their communities, including Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cyprus.
  • The PathCheck exposure notification solution is built with the Google Apple Exposure Notification API (GAEN).