Survey says majority of Americans won’t use COVID-19 contact-tracing apps

A study commissioned by Avira found that 71% of Americans will not use COVID-19 contact-tracing apps due to concerns about privacy and security. The survey revealed that government and healthcare professionals were the least likely to use the apps, and many participants believed their digital privacy would be at risk if data were centrally stored. Only 29% of respondents said they would download and use the apps, with women less likely to do so than men. The survey emphasizes the need for app developers and the government to address privacy concerns.