Coronavirus: New NHS contact-tracing app vulnerable to ‘malicious false alerts’, warn experts | The Independent

UK’s new NHS contact-tracing app may be open to abuse, with analysts warning that the ability to self-report symptoms without needing any confirmation could lead to unnecessary self-isolation. Specific concerns include people either wanting to avoid work or school or looking to cause panic by reporting symptoms. The system’s centralised approach has also raised privacy concerns, with some suggesting it could monitor people’s movements and contacts.