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DTA publicly releases COVIDSafe application source code
DTA publicly releases COVIDSafe application
source code
8 May 2020
Tags:
Security (/taxonomy/term/14) Content design (/taxonomy/term/52)
COVID-19 (/taxonomy/term/413) COVIDSafe (/taxonomy/term/419)
Today the Digital Transformation Agency released to the public the source code for the
COVIDSafe application. Any member of the public can view the source code, which is hosted
on a GitHub repository (https://covidsafe.gov.au/app-code-terms-and-conditions.html ).
Protecting the privacy of Australians downloading and using COVIDSafe is paramount. Prior to
launching the application, the source code was reviewed by government security agencies,
academics and industry specialists. We are releasing the app code, but to ensure the privacy of
individuals and integrity of the overall system, the code that relates to the COVIDSafe National
Information Storage System will not be released.
DTA welcomes feedback from the community
Now researchers, developers, academics and members of the public can also review the source
code in detail.
You can provide feedback about the application’s source code by emailing
xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx (mailto:xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx). We welcome the feedback that
has already been provided following the app’s launch.
While we may be unable to reply to every individual who provides feedback, please know that
your feedback will be reviewed and triaged depending on its impact to security and usability.
In some instances, the DTA may contact you to gain a deeper understanding about the issues
raised.
Improving the COVIDSafe application
In line with standard development and software practices, we are rolling out updated releases
of the application and we will implement design changes based on their priority.
This week we rolled out the first update, which addressed some of the most common issues
raised by the community, including:
Content changes to make the app more user friendly. An example is better alignment
between the registration process and help topics.
Content changes to better explain to the user the process to upload data if a user tests
positive to the virus.
Changes to address minor registration issues associated with the name field.
Changes to stop notifications for some iOS uses looping to the registration screen.
Changes to address the app causing issues with the operating system for a small number
of Android users.
Future releases of COVIDSafe
Like all apps, we plan to iteratively enhance COVIDSafe and we already have a plan for the next
couple of releases. These releases will focus on further strengthening the security of the
application and improve its usability and accessibility. Our next update will occur during the
week commencing 11 May 2020.
We are also working with Apple and Google as they develop technology that could enhance
the COVIDSafe application.
Visit the COVIDSafe (https://covidsafe.gov.au) website for more information or to access
the source code for the COVIDSafe application.
For media enquiries email us at xxxxx@xxx.xxx.xx (mailto:xxxxx@xxx.xxx.xx)
For other enquiries email us at
xxxx@xxx.xxx.xx (mailto:xxxx@xxx.xxx.xx)
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